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Polymorphism of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene is associated with diabetic retinopathy in a cohort of West Africans.
Molecular vision - 26 Nov 2007
Chen Yuanxiu, Huang Hanxia, Zhou Jie, Doumatey Ayo, Lashley Kerrie, Chen Guanjie, Agyenim-Boateng Kofi, Eghan Benjamin A, Acheampong Joseph, Fasanmade Olufemi, Johnson Thomas, Akinsola Folasade B, Okafor Godfrey, Oli Johnnie, Ezepue Felix, Amoah Albert, Akafo Stephen, Adeyemo Adebowale, Rotimi Charles N
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PURPOSE: In addition to chronic hyperglycemia, there is increasing evidence that genetic factors may be important in the development of diabetes retinopathy (DR). Specifically, polymorphisms of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene (eNOS) have been reported to be associated with multiple health conditions including DR, hypertension, nephropathy, and cardiovascular diseases in several ethnic groups. However,...
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