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Research Progress in the Neurovascular Unit Impairment and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the common complications of diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness. Traditionally, DR was considered primarily a microvascular disease. However, with the progress of research, it is now believed that damage to the neurovascular unit plays a key role in the early stages of DR. An updated understanding of neurovascular unit damage facilitates early intervention of retinal function and control of DR progression. This article summarizes the latest understanding of neurovascular unit damage in DR and the latest methods for treating DR, and looks forward to more new treatment strategies in the future.

Source: Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice

DOI: 10.53469/jcmp.2024.06(12).12

Authors: Furong Pan, Jingan Tong, Wang Pan, Yanrui Dong

Institutions: Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4406687853

FWCI: 0.343

Cites: 17

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10