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F.G.M. Rego

Publications of : F.G.M. Rego
Human Genetics   Research Article

Interleukin-18 (rs187238) and glucose transporter 4 (rs5435) polymorphisms in Euro-Brazilians with type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease with a strong genetic component that has been associated with several genetic loci. Interleukin 18 (IL-18) is a potent proinflammatory cytokine, which is involved in the innate and adaptive immune responses, and in the pathogenesis of various diseases including T1D. Glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) is known to be an insuli.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039755

DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039755

Human Genetics   Research Article

Proteins differentially expressed by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strain M03 due to the biliar salt sodium deoxycholate

    C.B.A. Ribeiro1, M.G. Sobral1, C.L. Tanaka1, C.B. Dallagassa1, G. Picheth1, F.G.M. Rego1, D. Alberton1, L.F. Huergo2, F.O. Pedrosa2, E.M. Souza2 and C.M.T. Fadel-Picheth1

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) can cause conditions ranging from diarrhea to potentially fatal hemolytic uremic syndrome. Enteropathogen adaptation to the intestinal environment is necessary for the development of infection, and response to bile is an essential characteristic. We evaluated the response of STEC strain M03 to the bile salt sodium deoxycholate through proteomic anal.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4): 2013.October.24.1

DOI: 10.4238/2013.October.24.1

Human Genetics   Research Article

Low prevalence of glucokinase gene mutations in gestational diabetic patients with good glycemic control

    H.R. Frigeri, I.C.R. Santos, R.R. Réa, A.C.R. Almeida, C.M.T. Fadel-Picheth, F.O. Pedrosa, E.M. Souza, F.G.M. Rego and G. Picheth

Glucokinase (GCK) plays a key role in glucose homeostasis. Gestational diabetes mellitus increases the risk of gestational complications in pregnant women and fetuses. We screened for mutations in coding and flanking regions of the GCK gene in pregnant women with or without gestational diabetes in a Brazilian population. A sample of 200 pregnant women classified as .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2): 2012.May.18.2

DOI: 10.4238/2012.May.18.2

Human Genetics   Research Article

Leptin (rs7799039) and solute carrier family 30 zinc transporter (rs13266634) polymorphisms in Euro-Brazilian pregnant women with gestational diabetes

    A. Teleginski, M. Welter, H.R. Frigeri, R.R. Réa, E.M. Souza, D. Alberton, F.G.M. Rego, G. Picheth

Leptin (LEP), a protein that plays a fundamental role in the metabolism of energy reserves, and the solute carrier family 30 A8 zinc transporter (SLC30A8) have been consistently associated with diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes are at moderate risk of developing diabetes type 1 and 2 after pregnancy, in addition to complications to the fetus. We investigated.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1): gmr16019515

DOI: 10.4238/gmr16019515

Human Genetics   Research Article

Polymorphism E23K (rs5219) in the KCNJ11 gene in Euro-Brazilian subjects with type 1 and 2 diabetes

    S.W. Souza, L.P. Alcazar, P.A. Arakaki, I.C.R. Santos-Weiss, D. Alberton, G. Picheth and F.G.M. Rego

Insulin secretion is regulated by ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP). The potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily J, member 11 (KCNJ11) gene, located on chromosome 11p15.1, encodes the subunit Kir6.2 that forms the pore region of KATP channels in pancreatic β-cells. Among the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with KCNJ11, the E23K .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2): gmr16029543

DOI: 10.4238/gmr16029543