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Microvascular Complications and Diabetic Retinopathy: Recent Advances and Future Implications

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Retinal microvascular alterations have been observed during diabetic retinopathy (DR) due to the retinal susceptibility towards subtle pathological alterations. Therefore, retinal microvascular pathology is essential to understand the nature of retinal degenerations during DR. In this review, the role of retinal microvasculature complications during progression of DR, along with recent efforts to normalize such alterations for better therapeutic outcome, will be underlined. In addition, current therapeutics and future directions for advancement of standard treatment for DR patients will be discussed.

Source: Future Medicinal Chemistry

DOI: 10.4155/fmc.12.206

Authors: Megha Barot, Mitan R Gokulgandhi, Sulabh Patel, Ashim K Mitra

Institution: University of Missouri–Kansas City

Language: English

Topic: Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute