Association of TCF7L2 rs7903146 polymorphism with type II diabetes

Type II diabetes is a major globle health problem that can lead to disability and early death. This study was performed to evaluate the association of TCF7L2 (rs7903146) polymorphism with type II diabetes.

This case - control study was done on 100 patients with type II diabetes and 100 healthy subjects. Following DNA extraction, TCF7L2 (rs7903146) genotype was determined and compared between two groups by Tetra-Arms PCR method.

The frequency of CT genotype was 25% and 56% in healthy subjects and patients, respectively (P<0.05). The frequency of TT genotype was 2% and 6% in control and patient groups, respectively. In the co-dominant model, rs7903146 was dependent on type II diabetes.

Human heterozygote for Lucos TCF7L2 (rs7903146), which contains T alleles, are high risk for developing diabetes mellitus.