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Polymorphisms of the DNA repair genes XPD and XRCC1 and the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Sept 2010
Görgün Ebru, Güven Mehmet, Unal Mustafa, Batar Bahadir, Güven Gülgün S, Yenerel Melda, Tatlipinar Sinan, Seven Mehmet, Yüksel Adnan
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PURPOSE: Oxidative stress seems to be an important factor in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The role of DNA repair mechanisms has also received attention recently in AMD pathogenesis. This case-control study was conducted to determine the frequency of polymorphisms in...
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