A common ucp2 polymorphism predisposes to stress hyperglycaemia in severe sepsis.

Summary: "A common, functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the UCP2 gene is associated with hyperglycaemia and insulin resistance in severe sepsis."

Pyle, A., Ibbett, I. M., Gordon, C., Keers, S. M., Walker, M., Chinnery, P. F., and Baudouin, S. V. (2009). A common ucp2 polymorphism predisposes to stress hyperglycaemia in severe sepsis. J Med Genet, 46(11):773-775. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/6056691