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. 2011 Aug 10;8(2):230–244. doi: 10.1900/RDS.2011.8.230

Figure 1. Possible mechanisms of confirmed and potential risk SNPs in type 2 diabetes.

Figure 1

Many single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) affect pancreatic beta-cell function. Gene symbols represent SNPs in or near these gene loci. Likely, epigenetic alterations, microRNAs, and/or rare genetic variants also have a critical role. The mechanisms by which some genes increase the risk of diabetes are not yet known.