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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

The NFAT5-AR Axis Is Associated with Hyperosmolarity, Renal Dysfunction, and Neutrophil-Related Inflammatory Markers in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Fátima Sofía Magaña-Guerrero, Beatriz Buentello-Volante, Norma Angélica Magaña-Guerrero, Óscar Vivanco-Rojas, Alfredo Domínguez-López, Yonathan Garfias

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Fátima Sofía Magaña-GuerreroCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-1535-9898
Beatriz Buentello-VolanteCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-4529-990X
Norma Angélica Magaña-GuerreroCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.
Óscar Vivanco-RojasCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-7745-7581
Alfredo Domínguez-LópezCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-0901-9766
Yonathan GarfiasCell and Tissue Biology Department, Research Unit, Institute of Ophthalmology Conde de Valenciana Foundation, Cimpalpopoca 14, Mexico City 06800, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-3753-1035

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SECTEI 138/2025SECTEI 159/2023UNAM-DGAPA-PAPIIT IN210224
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Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation. Neutrophils contribute to this inflammatory milieu, and the hyperosmolar stress-responsive transcription factor NFAT5 and its downstream effector aldose reductase (AR) may play crucial roles in this process. NFAT5 regulates AR, which converts glucose to sorbitol; excessive sorbitol accumulation promotes endothelial and retinal cell damage. Given the links between NFAT5, metabolic stress and immune activation, dysregulation of the NFAT5-AR axis in neutrophils may contribute to DR pathophysiology. This study evaluated NFAT5 and AR expression in peripheral blood neutrophils from 150 individuals classified as nondiabetic (

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Aldehyde ReductaseDiabetic RetinopathyNeutrophilsTranscription FactorsAgedBiomarkersDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansInflammationMaleMiddle AgedOsmolar ConcentrationAldehyde ReductaseBiomarkersNFAT5 protein, humanTranscription Factorsdiabetic retinopathyhyperosmolarityinflammatory markersneutrophilsNFAT5

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PMCPMC12842248

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