Update in gene-environment interaction studies of type 2 diabetes mellitus / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

[Summary] It has been believed that both environmental and genetic effects play roles in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. Genetic factors may influence the effect of environmental factors on risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This review focused on the latest evidence of the interaction effect of genes and the environmental factors on type 2 diabetes.