Heritability estimates for beta cell function and features of the insulin resistance syndrome in UK families with an increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes.

AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: The aim of this study was to measure the heritability estimates for metabolic traits and the features of the insulin resistance syndrome in families with an increased genetic susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A total of 811 non-diabetic relatives from 278 pedigrees of nort...

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Main Authors: Mills, G, Avery, P, McCarthy, M, Hattersley, A, Levy, J, Hitman, G, Sampson, M, Walker, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004