Small G protein signaling modulator 2 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''SGSM2''
gene
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Clinical relevance
In a recent genome-wide association study, this gene has been associated with fasting glucose traits, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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Human proteins
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