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Identification of four novel variants that influence central corneal thickness in multi-ethnic Asian populations.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Jan 2012
Cornes Belinda K, Khor Chiea Chuen, Nongpiur Monisha E, Xu Liang, Tay Wan-Ting, Zheng Yingfeng, Lavanya Raghavan, Li Yang, Wu Renyi, Sim Xueling, Wang Ya-Xing, Chen Peng, Teo Yik Ying, Chia Kee-Seng, Seielstad Mark, Liu Jianjun, Hibberd Martin L, Cheng Ching-Yu, Saw Seang-Mei, Tai E-Shyong, Jonas Jost B, Vithana Eranga N, Wong Tien Y, Aung Tin
Abstract excerpt
Central corneal thickness (CCT) is a highly heritable trait. Genes that significantly influence CCT can be candidate genes for common disorders in which CCT has been implicated, such as primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and keratoconus. Because the genetic factors controlling CCT in different As...
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