Relationship between MTHFR C677T and A1298C gene polymorphisms and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in an Emirati population.

Sarah W El Hajj ChehadehHerbert F JelinekWael A Al MahmeedGuan K TayUnini O OdamaGehad E B ElghazaliHabiba S Al Safar

Published in: Meta gene (2016)

These findings demonstrate that the MTHFR gene polymorphisms are not related to T2DM in the Emirati population. However, these polymorphisms can be used as risk markers for CVA, nephropathy, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in T2DM patients and allow timely treatment.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
low density lipoprotein
risk factors
metabolic syndrome