Clinical significance of neutrophil apoptosis in peripheral blood of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Unlabelled: Although neutrophils are essential components of the natural immune system, they have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of tissue injuries. We assessed the clinical significance of neutrophil apoptosis in the peripheral blood of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Patients And Methods: The study included 52 patients with T2DM (30 men, 22 women).