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Study identifies mechanisms underlying glucose-induced peripheral neuropathy
9 monthes ago - By News Medical
New research by MDI Biological Laboratory scientist Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., and her team has demonstrated that an enzyme she had previously identified as playing a role in peripheral neuropathy induced by cancer chemotherapy also plays a role in peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes.
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9 monthes ago - By Medindia Health
An enzyme that plays a role in peripheral neuropathy induced by cancer chemotherapy also plays a role in peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes.
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