Gene that confers risk of diabetes
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Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes
This gene has been found in Icelanders, and now also in Danish and Americans.
However, this gene also controls other genes, meaning that it can be used to develop new drugs.The gene, designated TCF7L2, is one that controls the activity of other genes. Its role may include setting the level of a hormone that acts along with insulin to control blood sugar levels.
Discovery of the TCF7L2 gene could be therapeutically helpful, Dr. Stefansson said, because it identified a major biochemical pathway through which the disease developed. Any of the genes and proteins that govern the pathway is a potential target for new drugs. -
I wonder if we have such genes...
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Studies have been conducted in a few European countries and US only.
Results show that they have this gene, so most likely Asians have it too. But no studies done here yet, my answer is purely logical. But there will always be surprises. Maybe we don't have this gene. Then everything will be about Asian's lifestyle. -
yeah, we eat too much rice.
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so they going to take diabetic as test subjects???
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Most likely, if they want to conduct the study on Asians. Take normal people with no diabetes probably no use. Need diabetic patients so that it will be more obvious. Of course, normal people will be roped in. To compare results and calculate risk.Originally posted by martin_lim85:so they going to take diabetic as test subjects???