The functional "KL-VS" variant of KLOTHO is not associated with type 2 diabetes in 5028 UK Caucasians
<p style="text-align:justify;"> <b>Background:</b> Klotho has an important role in insulin signalling and the development of ageing-like phenotypes in mice. The common functional "KL-VS" variant in the KLOTHO (KL) gene is associated with longevity in humans but...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2006
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