Association between 14 bp insertion/deletion HLA ‐G functional polymorphism and insulin resistance in a cohort of Italian children with obesity

ConclusionsWe showed a strong association betweenHLA ‐G 14 bp ins/ins genotype and HOMA in obese children and adolescents. This association could be hypothetically modulated by subclinical inflammation.

Source: Pediatric Diabetes - November 20, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Pierluigi Marzuillo, Giulia Bellini, Francesca Punzo, Anna Di Sessa, Stefano Guarino, Giuseppina R. Umano, Roberto Toraldo, Emanuele Miraglia del Giudice, Francesca Rossi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research