Interleukin-18 promoter -137 G/C polymorphism (rs187238) is associated with biochemical markers of renal function and cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes patients.

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that Brazilian T2DM patients with the CC genotype seem to show a predisposition to CVD, as well as an elevation in markers of renal function.
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Source: Clinical Biochemistry - March 20, 2020 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Cavalcante JEA, de Sousa ELH, de Oliveira Rodrigues R, de Almeida Viana G, Duarte Gadelha D, de Carvalho MMD, Sousa DL, Silva AJX, Filho RRBX, Fernandes VO, Júnior RMM, de Sousa Alves R, Meneses GC, Sampaio TL, Queiroz MGR Tags: Clin Biochem Source Type: research