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World J Diabetes. Apr 15, 2014; 5(2): 141-145
Published online Apr 15, 2014. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v5.i2.141
Role of P2X7 receptors in the development of diabetic retinopathy
Tetsuya Sugiyama
Tetsuya Sugiyama, Nakano Eye Clinic of Kyoto Medical Co-operative, Kyoto 604-8404, Japan
Author contributions: Sugiyama T designed and wrote this “Topic Highlight”.
Correspondence to: Tetsuya Sugiyama, MD, PhD, Director, Nakano Eye Clinic of Kyoto Medical Co-operative, 2, Juraku-mawari-higashimachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8404, Japan. tsugiyama@poh.osaka-med.ac.jp
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Received: October 22, 2013
Revised: December 4, 2013
Accepted: January 6, 2014
Published online: April 15, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: This review summarizes the studies regarding the putative role of the P2X7 receptor in triggering purinergic vasotoxicity in the retina and thereby contributing to the progression of diabetic retinopathy.

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