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Identification of novel suggestive loci for high-grade myopia in Polish families.
Molecular vision - 1 Jan 2011
Rydzanicz Malgorzata, Nath Swapan K, Sun Celi, Podfigurna-Musielak Monika, Frajdenberg Agata, Mrugacz Malgorzata, Winters Daniel, Ratnamala Uppala, Radhakrishna Uppala, Bejjani Bassem A, Gajecka Marzena
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Myopia is the most common human eye disorder with complex genetic and environmental causes. To date, several myopia loci have been identified in families of different geographic origin. However, no causative gene(s) have yet been identified. The aim of this study was the characterization of Polish families with high-grade myopia, including genetic analysis. METHODS: Forty-two multiplex Polish families...
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