Association of IL-16 rs11556218 T/G polymorphism with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionThis study is the first one in the Middle East and Africa which found a correlation between Interleukin-16 gene polymorphism rs11556218 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Egyptians with TG genotypes have a higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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