Evaluation of Urinary 8-Hydroxydeoxy-Guanosine as a Novel Biomarker of Macrovascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes

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Authors

Takeshi Nishikawa · Kumamoto University

Takayuki Sasahara · Omuta hospital

Shinsuke Kiritoshi · Kumamoto University

Kazuhiro Sonoda · Kumamoto University

Takahumi Senokuchi · Kumamoto University

Tomoko Matsuo · Kumamoto University

Daisuke Kukidome ·

Abstract

Hyperglycemia independently increases 8-OHdG in patients with type 2 diabetes. 8-OHdG is a useful biomarker of not only microvascular but also macrovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Retinal Diseases and Treatments Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 26, Issue 5, pp. 1507-1512

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.5.1507

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