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Myocilin mt.1 gene promoter single nucleotide polymorphism (-1000C>G) in Brazilian patients with primary open angle glaucoma.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Mar 2011
Kasahara Niro, Caixeta-Umbelino Cristiano, Paolera Maurício D, Rocha Mylene N, Richeti Flávio, Vasconcellos José P C, Cohen Ralph, Costa Vital P, Longui Carlos A, Melo Murilo R, Melo Mônica B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The myocilin (MYOC) gene promoter polymorphism -1000C>G (MYOC mt.1) can be associated with faster progression of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). The purpose of this study was to investigate the MYOC mt.1 in Brazilian patients with POAG and to evaluate its possible role on the phen...
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