Haptoglobin2-2 phenotype is an additional risk factor of retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Conclusion: Hp2-2 phenotype is associated with susceptibility to DR showing a graded risk relationship to the number of Hp2 alleles. Determination of Hp phenotype may be useful in the risk assessment and management of DR.

Source: Indian Journal of Human Genetics - August 5, 2013 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mukund R MogarekarMahesh H Hampe Source Type: research