NOVEL GENES AND MARKERS ASSOCIATED TO TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

摘要

Genes, SNP markers and haplotypes of susceptibility or predisposition to T2D and subdiagnosis of T2D are disclosed. Methods for diagnosis, prediction of clinical course and efficacy of treatments for T2D using polymorphisms in the T2D risk genes are also disclosed. The genes, gene products and agents of the invention are also useful for monitoring the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of T2D. Kits are also provided for the diagnosis, selecting treatment and assessing prognosis of T2D.