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SUBMITTER: Li X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7719448 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Li Xi X Su Jindi J Zheng Kaifeng K Lin Sheng S Chen Shiguo S Wang Baojiang B Lai Liping L Duan Shan S
Nagoya journal of medical science 20201101 4
Estrogen has an important role in regulating glucose homeostasis, and existing evidence indicates that it might be involved in the development of hyperglycemia in pregnancy. It mediates its effect through estrogen receptors including the nuclear receptor ERβ encoded by <i>ESR2</i>. The association between the <i>ESR2</i> polymorphism rs1256031 and GDM susceptibility has not been investigated yet. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between rs1256031 and GDM risk in Chinese population. ...[more]