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Polymorphism of the beta-2 adrenoceptor and IOP lowering potency of topical timolol in healthy subjects.
Molecular vision - 23 Sept 2005
Fuchsjager-Mayrl Gabriele, Markovic Ognjen, Losert Doris, Lucas Trevor, Wachek Volker, Muller Markus, Schmetterer Leopold
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Beta-2 adrenoceptor antagonists such as timolol have been used in the treatment of glaucoma for more than 30 years. Several functionally important polymorphisms for the beta-2 receptor have been described. In the present study we hypothesized that a relation between the intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering effect of timolol and beta-2 adrenoceptor polymorphisms may exist. METHODS: A total of 270 healthy...
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