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Investigation of the association between SLC1A3 gene polymorphisms and normal tension glaucoma.
Molecular vision - 25 Mar 2011
Yasumura Reiko, Meguro Akira, Ota Masao, Nomura Eiichi, Uemoto Riyo, Kashiwagi Kenji, Mabuchi Fumihiko, Iijima Hiroyuki, Kawase Kazuhide, Yamamoto Tetsuya, Nakamura Makoto, Negi Akira, Sagara Takeshi, Nishida Teruo, Inatani Masaru, Tanihara Hidenobu, Aihara Makoto, Araie Makoto, Fukuchi Takeo, Abe Haruki, Higashide Tomomi, Sugiyama Kazuhisa, Kanamoto Takashi, Kiuchi Yoshiaki, Iwase Aiko, Ohno Shigeaki, Inoko Hidetoshi, Mizuki Nobuhisa
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To investigate whether the solute carrier family 1, member 3 (SLC1A3) gene, which encodes the glutamate aspartate transporter, is associated with normal tension glaucoma (NTG) in Japanese patients. METHODS: Two hundred and ninety-five Japanese patients with NTG and 518 Japanese healthy controls were recruited. Patients exhibiting comparatively early NTG onset were selected because early onset suggests...
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