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PAX6 gene associated with high myopia: a meta-analysis.
Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry - 1 Apr 2014
Tang Shu Min, Rong Shi Song, Young Alvin L, Tam Pancy O S, Pang Chi Pui, Chen Li Jia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The PAX6 gene is among the most studied genes in high myopia, but reported findings of association studies on PAX6 and high myopia are inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association of PAX6 polymorphisms and high myopia. METHODS: All case-control association studies on PAX6 and high myopia reported in EMBASE and MEDLINE were retrieved. Odds ratios (ORs) and...
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