Decline in neurophysiological function after 7 years in an adolescent diabetic cohort and the role of aldose reductase gene polymorphisms

Authors :: Thamotharampillai, Keerthi
Chan, Albert K.F.
Bennetts, Bruce
Craig, Maria E.
Cusumano, Janine
Silink, Martin
Oates, Peter J.
Donaghue, Kim C.
Source :: Diabetes Care. September 2006, Vol. 29 Issue 9, p2053, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE--This 7-year longitudinal study examines the potential impact of aldose reductase gene (AKR1B1) polymorphisms on the decline of nerve function in an adolescent diabetic cohort. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS--Patients with [...]

Subjects :: Aldose reductase -- Genetic aspects
Genetic polymorphisms -- Genetic aspects -- Risk factors
Diabetic neuropathies -- Risk factors -- Genetic aspects
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