DNA methylation in diabetic retinopathy: pathogenetic role and potential therapeutic targets

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Authors

Chunyang Cai · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Chunren Meng · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shuai He · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Chufeng Gu · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Thashi Lhamo · People's Hospital of Shiyan

Deji Draga · People's Hospital of Shiyan

Dawei Luo ·

Abstract

DNA methylation plays an indispensable role in DR and may serve as a prospective biomarker of this blinding disease in its relatively early stages. In combination with inhibitors of DNA methyltransferases can be a potential approach to delay or even prevent patients from getting advanced stages of DR.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Retinal Imaging and Analysis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cell & Bioscience

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 186-186

DOI: 10.1186/s13578-022-00927-y

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