Plasma concentration of pigment epithelium-derived factor in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
; 92(3): 1176-9, 2007 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-17213275
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is a strong inhibitor of angiogenesis. Eyes with diabetic retinopathy have low levels of ocular PEDF; however, the PEDF levels in the blood of diabetics have still not been determined. OBJECTIVES:
Our objective was to determine the plasma levels of PEDF in diabetic patients and to determine the relationship with the stage of the diabetic retinopathy. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
This study was designed as a cross-sectional, institutional study. PATIENTS OR OTHERPARTICIPANTS:
A total of 145 Japanese were studied; 112 had type 2 diabetes mellitus, and 33 were healthy controls. INTERVENTION There was no intervention. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
The plasma level of PEDF was measured by ELISA, and the stage of diabetic retinopathy was determined by ophthalmic examinations. Clinical systemic status of diabetic patients was also examined.RESULTS:
The plasma PEDF level in diabetic patients (6.68 +/- 0.54 microg/ml; mean +/- sem) was significantly higher than that in controls (4.38 +/- 0.59 microg/ml, P = 0.03), and the level was especially high in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (7.78 +/- 0.98 microg/ml; n = 45; P = 0.005). The gender (P = 0.03), blood urea nitrogen (P = 0.005), and triglycerides (P = 0.04) were significant and independent determinants of plasma PEDF levels in diabetic patients.CONCLUSIONS:
The PEDF level in the plasma was significantly elevated in diabetic patients, especially those with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. High levels of PEDF in the plasma may be related to the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
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Assunto principal:
Serpinas
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Retinopatia Diabética
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Proteínas do Olho
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Fatores de Crescimento Neural
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão