Association between the adiponectin promoter rs266729 gene variant and oxidative stress in patients with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

This study shows an association between a promoter variant in the adiponectin gene and plasma markers of oxidative stress. In line with previous studies, this work supports an antioxidant role for adiponectin which may explain its cardioprotective effect. Further prospective study is necessary to explore the effect of this gene variant in diabetes in relation to CHD risk and oxidative stress.