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Genetic contributions to the development of retinopathy of prematurity.
Pediatric research - 1 Feb 2009
Mohamed Shakir, Schaa Kendra, Cooper Margaret E, Ahrens Elise, Alvarado Ana, Colaizy Tarah, Marazita Mary L, Murray Jeffrey C, Dagle John M
Abstract excerpt
There is growing support for the role of genetic factors in the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a serious visual morbidity resulting from preterm birth. We used both candidate gene and data-mining approaches to investigate the role of genetic polymorphisms in the development of ROP. Our study population consisted of 330 infants, less than 32 wk gestation, and their parents. We initially studied...
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