A region of chromosome 9p21 is linked to an increased risk of coronary artery disease in the general population. Variants of the same allele might also affect risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a new study.
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Del Prato, S. Genes, diabetes and cardiovascular risk prediction. Nat Rev Endocrinol 5, 192–193 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2009.47
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