Altered Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test results are associated with oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetic subjects

Altered Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test results are associated with oxidative stress markers in type 2 diabetic subjects

Abstract Background Different lines of evidence suggest that oxidative stress (OS) is implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. The Semmes–Weinstein monofilament (SWM) test is an efficient tool for evaluating diabetic polyneuropathy and diabetic foot. In this study, we analyzed the asso...

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Main Authors: Sergio Martinez-Hervás, Mercedes Molina Mendez, José Folgado, Carmen Tormos, Pilar Ascaso, Marta Peiró, Jose T. Real, Juan F. Ascaso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Glutathione system
Malondialdehyde
Oxidative stress
Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test
Peripheral polyneuropathy
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-017-1291-8

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