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Polymorphic glutathione S-transferase M1 is a risk factor of primary open-angle glaucoma among Estonians.
Experimental eye research - 1 Nov 2000
Juronen E, Tasa G, Veromann S, Parts L, Tiidla A, Pulges R, Panov A, Soovere L, Koka K, Mikelsaar A V
Abstract excerpt
Primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma is a slowly progressive atrophy of the optic nerve, characterized by loss of peripheral visual function and is usually associated with elevated intraocular pressure. The etiology and genetic risk factors of primary open-angle glaucoma are mostly unknown. The aim of this study was to find out whether the polymorphism at GSTM1, GSTM3, GSTT1 and GSTP1...
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