Common genetic variants of the ion channel transient receptor potential membrane melastatin 6 and 7 (<it>TRPM6 </it>and <it>TRPM7</it>), magnesium intake, and risk of type 2 diabetes in women

• Main Authors: Manson JoAnn E (Author), Niu Tianhua (Author), Hsu Yi-Hsiang (Author), Song Yiqing (Author), Buring Julie E (Author), Liu Simin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ion channel transient receptor potential membrane melastatin 6 and 7 (TRPM6 and TRPM7) play a central role in magnesium homeostasis, which is critical for maintaining glucose and insulin metabolism. However, it is unclear whether com...