Key result
Elevated adiponectin serum levels and the Tyr111His polymorphism were associated with diabetic retinopathy, while the Gly15Gly polymorphism was associated with a lower prevalence.
Why the study?
Are serum adiponectin levels and adiponectin gene polymorphisms associated with the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Caucasian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Cohort (n=523)
Are serum adiponectin levels and adiponectin gene polymorphisms associated with the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Caucasian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Adiponectin gene polymorphisms and elevated serum adiponectin levels are associated with the presence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Elevated adiponectin levels associate with retinopathy in type 2 diabetes; leaves open causal role of polymorphisms and clinical utility.
Zietz et al. (2008) conducted a cohort in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=523). Adiponectin serum levels and gene polymorphisms was evaluated on Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy. Elevated adiponectin serum levels and the Tyr111His polymorphism were associated with diabetic retinopathy, while the Gly15Gly polymorphism was associated with a lower prevalence.
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