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Aldose reductase

This gene is intensly researched into its contribution to diabetic complications. Several genetic variations have been associated with diabetic nephropathy.

Genetests:

Research Method Carrier testing
Turnaround 5 days
Specimen type genomic DNA
Clinic Method Massive parallel sequencing
Turnaround 25 days
Specimen type genomic DNA

Related Diseases:

Diabetic nephropathy
ACE
AGT
AKR1B1

References:

1.

Wolford JK et al. (2006) Variants in the gene encoding aldose reductase (AKR1B1) and diabetic nephropathy in American Indians.

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2.

Graham A et al. (1991) Structure of the human aldose reductase gene.

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3.

Shah VO et al. (1997) Aldose reductase gene expression is increased in diabetic nephropathy.

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4.

NCBI article

NCBI 231 external link
5.

OMIM.ORG article

Omim 103880 external link
6.

Wikipedia article

Wikipedia EN (Aldose_reductase) external link
Update: Aug. 14, 2020
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