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Novel susceptibility genes associated with diabetic cataract in a Taiwanese population.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Lin Hui-Ju, Huang Yu-Chuen, Lin Jane-Ming, Liao Wen-Ling, Wu Jer-Yuarn, Chen Chien-Hsiun, Chou Yi-Chun, Chen Liuh-An, Lin Chao-Jen, Tsai Fuu-Jen
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PURPOSE: To identify genetic variants that predispose to type 2 diabetes (T2D) with cataract. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Genome-wide association study (GWAS) of T2D patients with cataract, as graded by Lens Opacities Classification System (LOCS). A total of 109 T2D patients with cataract score equal to or above 10 designated as the study group, 649 T2D patients with cataract score equal to or below 3 as the control...
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