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Relationship between IL1β-511C>T and ILRN VNTR polymorphisms and keratoconus.
Cornea - 1 Feb 2014
Palamar Melis, Onay Huseyin, Ozdemir Taha Resid, Arslan Esra, Egrilmez Sait, Ozkinay Ferda, Yagci Ayse
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between keratoconus (KC) and interleukin-1β (IL1 β) (-511C>T) and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN) variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphisms that are potentially associated in their genetic susceptibility to KC. METHODS: A total of 121 patients with KC and 121 healthy individuals were enrolled. Blood samples with ethylenediamine...
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