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Association of TIMP2 Gene Variants With Development of Diabetic Retinopathy.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2026
Huang Chin-Te, Chien Hsiang-Wen, Wang Kai, Su Shih-Chi, Ting Chin-Han, Yang Shun-Fa, Liao Miao-Yu
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BACKGROUND/AIM: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common comorbidity of diabetes involving the formation of abnormal vascular structures in the retina. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2), initially identified as a key mediator of extracellular matrix turnover, is pivotal for inflammatory processes and tissue homeostasis. The current study examined the influence of TIMP2 gene variations on the risk for...
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