The rs4430796 SNP of the HNF1β gene associates with type 2 diabetes in older adults

CONCLUSION: Our results corroborate the possible protective property of the GG genotype from the rs4430796 variation (already presented in the literature) against occurrence of diabetes mellitus, which appears applicable to elderly individuals as well, even in the context of multiple metabolic disorders so typical in older Brazilians.
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research