Relationship between Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels and Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Biomarkers.
Nakhleh E Abu-YaghiNafez M Abu TarboushAla M AbojaradehAmal S Al-AkilyEsra'a M AbdoLaith O EmoushPublished in: Journal of ophthalmology (2020)
In this cohort of Jordanian diabetics, serum VEGF concentrations strongly correlated with the presence and stages of diabetic retinopathy, suggesting it as an appropriate indicator for diabetic retinopathy early detection and management in this society. VEGF levels also significantly correlated with HbA1c, HDL, and irisin levels. Further studies are encouraged to explore these relationships in other ethnic groups and with different diabetic complications.