Tumor necrosis factor-α is a novel biomarker for peripheral neuropathy in type II diabetes mellitus: a clinical and electrophysiological study
Background Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is an adipocytokine locally produced by Schwann cells and has a role in nerve regeneration and regulation of apoptosis. The role of TNF-α in the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is controversial. Objective The objective of this study wa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation |
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Online Access: | http://www.err.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-161X;year=2017;volume=44;issue=2;spage=83;epage=90;aulast=El-Badawy |