Susceptibility of diabetics with superoxide dismutase gene 2 polymorphism to cardiovascular complications
Abstract:Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the most important cause for vascular diseases of heart and brain. The major factor in the development of diabetic complications is oxidative stress. Superoxide dismutases (SODs) are the enzymes which play a primary role against oxidative stress. A polymorphism C/T substitution producing TT genotype in superoxide dismutase 2 gene causes impaired targeting of the SOD 2 enzyme, resulting in reduced activity of the enzyme inside mitochondria. This can lead to increased oxidative… Show more
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