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Systematic assessment of the tagging polymorphisms of the COL1A1 gene for high myopia.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2007
Liang Chung-Ling, Hung Kuo-Sheng, Tsai Yueh-Ying, Chang Wansu, Wang Hsin-Shih, Juo Suh-Hang Hank
Abstract excerpt
Reduced scleral collagen accumulation has been found in the development of myopia. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at the type I collagen alpha-1 gene (COL1A1) may cause different susceptibilities to myopia. We conducted a case-control study to systematically examine COL1A1 as a candidate gene for high myopia. A case was defined as spherical refraction <or=-6 D and control >or=-1.5 D. The study comprised...
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