Analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms implicate mTOR signalling in the development of new-onset diabetes after transplantation

Conclusion This study represents a replication study of candidate SNPs associated with developing NODAT and implicates mTOR as the central regulator via altered insulin sensitivity, pancreatic β cell, and mitochondrial survival and dysfunction as evidenced by the five SNPs. General significance 1) Highlights the importance of careful biochemical phenotyping with oral glucose tolerance tests to diagnose NODAT in reducing time to diagnosis and missed cases. 2) This alters potential genotype:phenotype association. 3) The replication study generates the hypothesis that mTOR signalling pathway may be involved in NODAT development.
Source: BBA Clinical - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research