Potential role of transforming growth factor β1 and interleukin-6 in elderly type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Background: Studies suggest that various cytokines like TGF-β1 and IL-6 mediate development and progression of diabetic nephropathy. Aim: To determine the role of cytokines by evaluating the plasma levels of TGF-β1 & IL-6 in Type 2 DM elderly patients with different degree of renal function insu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Al Ameen Medical College
2014-04-01
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Series: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/AJMS%20V7.N2.2014%20p%20160-163.pdf |