<it>TCF7L2 </it>variant genotypes and type 2 diabetes risk in Brazil: significant association, but not a significant tool for risk stratification in the general population

• Main Authors: Mill JG (Author), Sousa AGP (Author), Pereira AC (Author), Marquezine GF (Author), Hueb WA (Author), Krieger JE (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic polymorphisms of the <it>TCF7L2 </it>gene are strongly associated with large increments in type 2 diabetes risk in different populations worldwide. In this study, we aimed to confirm the effect of the <it>TC...