Candidate genes and late-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. Susceptibility genes or common polymorphisms?

Hansen, L.

Danish Medical Bulletin 50(4): 320-346

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0907-8916
PMID: 14694850
Document Number: 553254
The pathophysiological aspects of type 2 diabetes are discussed. Random genome-wide linkage mapping and candidate genes in the study of type 2 diabetes are described. Candidate genes in insulin signal transduction and metabolic action of insulin in skeletal muscle are elucidated.

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