The -866G/A polymorphism in the promoter of the UCP2 gene is associated with risk for type 2 diabetes and with decreased insulin levels.
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Oxidative stress and impaired insulin secretion is an underlying major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) is involved in the regulation of reactive oxygen species production, insulin s..... Read More