The haptoglobin (Hp) gene polymorphism is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes. The hp2-2 phenotype is considered as a major susceptibility gene for type 2 diabetes patients (T2DM). 1 Reference: Blum S, et al., Atherosclerosis. 2010;211(1):25-27.
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