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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2025

Association between serum retinol-binding protein and lower limb atherosclerosis risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Yu-Ling Zhang, Gui-Liang Peng, Wei-Ling Leng, Yu Lian, Li-Qing Cheng, Xing Li, Yu-Lin Wang, Ling Zhou, Min Long

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Yu-Ling ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Gui-Liang PengDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Wei-Ling LengDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Yu LianDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital Jiangbei Area (The 958 Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army), Chongqing 400000, China.
Li-Qing ChengDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Xing LiDepartment of Endocrinology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu Province, China.
Yu-Lin WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Ling ZhouDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Min LongDepartment of Endocrinology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (The Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China. longmin@tmmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundSerum retinol-binding protein (RBP) is the primary transport protein of circulating vitamin A. RBP has a crucial role in maintaining nutrient metabolism and physiologic homeostasis. Several studies have indicated that serum RBP participates in the progression of diabetes and diabetes-related complications. However, the impact of serum RBP on lower limb atherosclerosis has not been determined in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

aimTo determine the association between serum RBP and lower limb atherosclerosis in individuals with T2DM.

methodsThis retrospective study enrolled 4428 eligible T2DM patients and divided the patients into non-lower limb atherosclerosis (

resultsAmong 4428 individuals with T2DM, 2515 (56.80%) had lower limb atherosclerosis. Logistic analysis showed that lower limb atherosclerosis risk increased by 1% for every 1 unit rise in serum RBP level (odds ratio = 1.01, 95% confidence interval: 1.00-1.02,

conclusionElevated serum RBP levels correlate with an increased lower limb atherosclerosis risk in individuals with T2DM.

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BiomarkerLower limb atherosclerosisPeripheral arterial diseaseRetinol-binding proteinType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMCPMC11885983

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