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TheG-308Avariant of the Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) gene is not associated with obesity, insulin resistance and body fat distribution

Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and obesity. The increased expression of TNF-α in adipose tissue has been shown to induce insulin resistance, and a…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Clinical significance of cardiovascular dysmetabolic syndrome

Although diabetes mellitus is predominantly a metabolic disorder, recent data suggest that it is as much a vascular disorder. Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death and disability in patients with…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Hepatic glucokinase promoter polymorphism is associated with hepatic insulin resistance in Asian Indians.

Background The role of glucokinase (GCK) in the pathogenesis of maturity-onset diabetes of the young is well established. However, its role in the common form of type 2 diabetes is far from convincing. We investigated…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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The A54T polymorphism at the intestinal fatty acid binding protein 2 is associated with insulin resistance in glucose tolerant Caucasians

Background An A54T polymorphism at the fatty acid binding protein 2 (FABP2) locus was found to be associated with insulin resistance in non-diabetic Pima Indians. To see whether this association is present in other…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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The vitamin D receptor polymorphism in the translation initiation codon is a risk factor for insulin resistance in glucose tolerant Caucasians

Background Although vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms have been shown to be associated with abnormal glucose metabolism, the reported polymorphisms are unlikely to have any biological consequences. The VDR gene has…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026