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

• Главные авторы: C. Costagliola (Автор), V. Romano (Автор), M. De Tollis (Автор), F. Aceto (Автор), R. dell'Omo (Автор), M. R. Romano (Автор), C. Pedicino (Автор), F. Semeraro (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...