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Evaluation of the CYP1B1 gene as a candidate gene in beagles with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
Molecular vision - 28 Nov 2009
Kato K, Kamida A, Sasaki N, Shastry B S
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: In humans, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a complex genetic disorder and is the leading cause of visual impairment. Although all relevant genes were not identified, a small subset of the condition is found to be caused by mutations in the MYOC and CYP1B1 genes. Inherited glaucoma also occurs in several breeds of dogs including beagles. Primary glaucoma in beagles is inherited as an autosomal...
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