Plasma semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase activity in type 1 diabetes is related to vascular and renal function but not to glycaemia

Conclusion:
In T1DM, SSAO activity correlates with renal dysfunction, but not with glycaemia, and may promote vascular inflammation and be a therapeutic target.

Source: Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research - June 16, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Januszewski, A. S., Mason, N., Karschimkus, C. S., Rowley, K. G., Best, J. D., O'Neal, D. N., Jenkins, A. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research