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World J Diabetes. Mar 15, 2023; 14(3): 343-346
Published online Mar 15, 2023. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i3.343
Ca2+/cAMP ratio: An inflammatory index for diabetes, hypertension, and COVID-19
Leandro Bergantin
Leandro Bergantin, Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil
Author contributions: Bergantin LB is the sole author.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Leandro Bergantin, PhD, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo, 669 Vila Clementino, São Paulo 04039-032, Brazil. leanbio39@yahoo.com.br
Received: November 13, 2022
Peer-review started: November 13, 2022
First decision: December 1, 2022
Revised: December 11, 2022
Accepted: February 8, 2023
Article in press: February 8, 2023
Published online: March 15, 2023
Abstract

Ca2+/cAMP ratio could serve as an inflammatory index for diseases like hyp-ertension, diabetes, and coronavirus disease 2019.

Keywords: Ca2+/cAMP ratio, COVID-19, Inflammatory index, Diabetes

Core Tip: Ca2+/cAMP ratio could serve as an inflammatory index for diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and coronavirus disease 2019.