| publication name | • Serum Level of Growth Arrest–Specific 6 (Gas6) Protein and Genetic Variations in the Gas6 Gene in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. . |
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| Authors | Nehad A Fouad, Sheref M Eltaher, Omminea A Abdullah, Ramy A Metwally |
| year | 2015 |
| keywords | |
| journal | the Egyptian Journal of Immunology, |
| volume | 22 |
| issue | 1 |
| pages | 41-47 |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Growth arrest-specific protein 6 (Gas6) belongs to a family of vitamin K-dependent coagulation proteins. Plasma levels of Gas6 are associated to altered glucose tolerance. This study aimed at determining whether c.843+7G>A Gas6 polymorphism is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study included 05 patients with type 2 diabetes and 40 matched controls. The Gas6 protein was measured in serum using ELISA and Gas6 gene polymorphism by polymerase chain reaction- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism. The GG genotype was the most prevalent in the diabetic patient. The frequency of A allele in the diabetic group was lower than the control group (P