Molecular genetics of microvascular disease in diabetic retinopathy.

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Diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening complication of the retinal microvasculature. While important environmental factors have been clearly identified as influencing its development, increasing evidence suggests that diabetic retinopathy has a genetic component. A variety of studies have explored associations between candidate genes and frequency and severity of retinopathy. Overall, this review has found...

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