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...

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Main Authors: Xiao Miao, Weixia Sun, Lining Miao, Yaowen Fu, Yonggang Wang, Guanfang Su, Quan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/425854