Thiazolidinediones and reduced risk of incident bacterial abscess in adults with type 2 diabetes: A population-based cohort study
Journal
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2811
Date Issued
2018-12
Author(s)
Wang, Jiun-Ling
Dong, Yaa-Hui
Ko, Wen-Chien
Wu, Li-Chiu
Abstract
Previous research has suggested that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-γ) may play an important role in immunomodulation. We aimed to examine the association between thiazolidinediones, PPAR-γ agonists and incidence of bacterial abscess among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Subjects
bacterial abscess; peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma; population-based study; thiazolidinediones; type 2 diabetes
SDGs
Publisher
WILEY
Type
journal article