Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) Are Associated with Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcer Related Amputation: A Prospective Cohort Study

Irshat Ibrahim, Yilimire Nuermaimaiti, Gulijianaiti Maimaituxun, Xinling Luo, Mailudemu Maimaituxun, Azimat Akbar, Kahaer Tuerxun, Yuanquan Wu

Diabetes Therapy · 2024 · 14 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Elevated serum NET levels serve as an easily accessible serological prognostic marker for assessing the risk of DFU-related amputation, thereby offering evaluation metrics for healthcare providers. Further investigations are necessary to understand the mechanisms driving this relationship.

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