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ReviewMetabolites2025

Recent Advancements in Understanding the Role and Mechanisms of Angiopoietin-like Proteins in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Xinling Zhang, Dongang Liu, Yuting Qiu, Ruiyao Hu, Shiyu Chen, Yue Xu, Chenyan Qian, Lailing Du, Jinghua Yuan, Xiaoping Li

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Review in Metabolites, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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10 authors.

Xinling ZhangKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Dongang LiuKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Yuting QiuKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Ruiyao HuKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Shiyu ChenKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Yue XuKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Chenyan QianKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.ORCID 0009-0000-2884-4641
Lailing DuKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Jinghua YuanKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.
Xiaoping LiKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0156-0803

Funding

Special Project for Talent Introduction Funds KXJ1218605, KXJ1721101Zhejiang Shuren University Basic Scientific Research Special Funds 2024XZ011
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Angiopoietin-like proteins (ANGPTLs) represent a family of secreted glycoproteins that are extensively expressed in vivo and are integral to various pathophysiological processes, including glucose and lipid metabolism, stem cell proliferation, local inflammation, vascular permeability, and angiogenesis. Particularly interesting is ANGPTL4, which has been identified as a significant factor in the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR), thus becoming a central focus of DR research. ANGPTLs modulate metabolic pathways, enhance vascular permeability, and facilitate pathological angiogenesis, in addition to causing intraocular inflammation. As promising molecular targets, ANGPTLs not only serve as biomarkers for predicting the onset and progression of DR but also present therapeutic potential through antibody-based interventions. This paper discusses the pathogenesis of DR and the potential applications of ANGPTLs in early diagnosis and targeted therapy. It provides references for advancing precision diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies through more profound ANGPTLs research in the future.

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angiopoietin-like proteindiabetic retinopathyearly diagnosismolecular mechanismtargeted therapy

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PMID40559376
PMCPMC12194948

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