TNF-Alpha Levels in Tears: A Novel Biomarker to Assess the Degree of Diabetic Retinopathy

• Main Authors: C. Costagliola (Author), V. Romano (Author), M. De Tollis (Author), F. Aceto (Author), R. dell'Omo (Author), M. R. Romano (Author), C. Pedicino (Author), F. Semeraro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We assess the level of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) in tear fluids and other serum parameters associated with diabetes in different degrees of diabetic retinopathy. We have performed a prospective, nonrandomized, observational study. Study population consisted of 16 healthy subjects (con...