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Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphisms are not associated with diabetic retinopathy: the atherosclerosis risk in communities study.
American journal of ophthalmology - 1 Jul 2006
Liew Gerald, Shankar Anoop, Wang Jie Jin, Klein Ronald, Bray Molly S, Couper David J, Wong Tien Y
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PURPOSE: Polymorphism of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene has been associated with dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. This study examines the association of APOE polymorphisms and diabetic retinopathy. DESIGN: Population-based cross-sectional study. METHODS: We studied 1,398 people aged 49 to 73 years with diabetes selected from four United States communities. We performed retinal photography on one...
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