Changes and related factors of blood CCN1 levels in diabetic patients

ConclusionBlood CCN1 levels are significantly elevated in patients with DR. High and very high levels of plasma CCN1 are risk factors for DR. Blood CCN1 level may be a potential biomarker for diagnosis of DR. The effects of CCN1 on DR may be related to hypoxia, oxidative stress, and dephosphorylation.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research