Is apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism a strong risk factor for diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy in Type I diabetes : case-control study?
APOE gene polymorphism does not determine genetic susceptibility for the development of diabetic retinopathy in Type I diabetes patients. Association between APOE gene polymorphism and diabetic nephropathy may be weak or moderate, but not strong.
The technical modification described herein allows facile hygienic measures, by which contamination of aspiration fluid by the VCM can be eliminated, which otherwise can be a significant source of contamination.