The membrane-bound fatty acid transporter CD36/FAT may play a role in disturbed fatty acid handling as observed in the metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Genetic variation in the CD36 gene may contribute to the aetiology of diabetes.
Department of Medicine and Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Research Institute CARIM, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. e.corpeleijn@hb.unimaas.nl
