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Blocking VEGF may be beneficial in diabetic macular edema

Orlando-The involvement of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), also known as vascular permeability factor, in vascular permeability is a relatively newly recognized role. Blocking the up-regulation of VEGF seems to be a promising avenue of research in the prevention and treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

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