Novel Biomarkers and Therapeutic Approaches for Diabetic Retinopathy and Nephropathy: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives

Overview

Journal Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2022 Dec 12

PMID 36506068

Authors

Ziyan Xie

Xinhua Xiao

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Abstract

The global burden due to microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus persists and even increases alarmingly, the intervention and management are now encountering many difficulties and challenges. This paper reviews the recent advancement and progress in novel biomarkers, artificial intelligence technology, therapeutic agents and approaches of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, providing more insights into the management of microvascular complications.

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