Taurine depletion and Schwann cell dysfunction in diabetic neuropathy

It is estimated that 2.6 million people in the UK suffer from diabetes, 50% of whom suffer from diabetic neuropathy. Patients with diabetes have low levels of platelet and plasma taurine and in animal models taurine supplementation ameliorates neuropathic symptoms. The mechanisms behind Taurine depl...

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Main Author: Askwith, Trevor
Published: University of Birmingham 2010
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.524828