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Pooled-analysis of the associations between three polymorphisms in the VEGF gene and age-related macular degeneration.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jun 2012
Lu Yan, Shi Yuhua, Xue Chunyan, Yin Jie, Huang Zhenping
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The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene has been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). However, the results have been inconsistent. In this study, we performed a meta-analysis to clarify the associations between VEGF polymorphisms and AMD risk across different populations. Published literature from PubMed and EMBASE were retrieved. Pooled...
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