Zinc and Diabetic Retinopathy
Zinc (Zn) is an important nutrient that is involved in various physiological metabolisms. Zn dyshomeostasis is often associated with various pathogeneses of chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and related complications. Zn is present in ocular tissue in high concentrations, parti...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Diabetes Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/425854 |