| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5903208 | Metabolism | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study reports that low serum BDNF and higher IL-6 levels are potential risk factors for DR in type 2 DM. This study supports the role of BDNF in modulating the pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and low level of BDNF is associated with development of diabetic retinopathy.
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Authors
Kuppan Kaviarasan, Mohanlal Jithu, Mohammad Arif Mulla, Tarun Sharma, Shanmuganathan Sivasankar, Undurti Narasimha Das, Narayanasamy Angayarkanni,