Cathepsin H as a causal risk factor and therapeutic target in proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Key Points

• Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is linked to elevated cathepsin H levels, indicating its role as a risk factor.
• The study shows a significant association with a p-value less than 0.05, emphasizing the importance of cathepsin H.
• Assessment using clinical and molecular data reveals cathepsin H as a potential therapeutic target for treatment.
• This finding supports the need for further investigation into cathepsin H’s role in diabetic complications.