Comparison of HIF-1α and survivin levels in patients with diabetes and retinopathy of varying severity
Burak Bilgin,
Semsettin Bilak,
Yusuf Özay
Abstract:This study measured serum hypoxiainducible factor-1 (HIF-1α) and survivin levels in patients with diabetes and investigated their association with the severity of retinopathy. Methods: This study included 88 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who underwent routine eye examinations. Three groups were created. Group 1 consisted of patients without diabetic retinopathy. Group 2 included patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Group 3 included patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. To … Show more
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