The role of genetic variation in glucokinase and glucokinase regulatory protein in diabetes and related traits

<p>The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a global problem, and suggests that we need better therapeutic strategies against this disease. The glycolytic enzyme glucokinase (GCK) catalyses the phosphorylation of glucose, and is a well-established T2D drug target. Rare GCK mutations c...

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Main Authors: Beer, N, Nicola L Beer
Other Authors: Gloyn, A
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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