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Molecular complexity of primary open angle glaucoma: current concepts.
Journal of genetics - 1 Dec 2009
Ray Kunal, Mookherjee Suddhasil
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma is a group of heterogeneous optic neuropathies with complex genetic basis. Among the three principle subtypes of glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) occurs most frequently. Till date, 25 loci have been found to be linked to POAG. However, only three underlying genes (Myocilin, Optineurin and WDR36) have been identified. In addition, at least 30 other genes have been reported to be associated...
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