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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 23, 2022·3 min readUncovering the Key Process That Contributes to Vision Loss and Blindness in People With DiabetesThe loss of blood flow autoregulation caused by diabetes is the result of the disruption of the TRPV2 protein. Even in the absence of diabetes, disrupted blood flow autoregulation causes damage closely resembling that seen in diabetic retinopathy.Read More
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