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Polymorphism of the DNA base excision repair genes in keratoconus.
International journal of molecular sciences - 29 Oct 2014
Wojcik Katarzyna A, Synowiec Ewelina, Sobierajczyk Katarzyna, Izdebska Justyna, Blasiak Janusz, Szaflik Jerzy, Szaflik Jacek P
Abstract excerpt
Keratoconus (KC) is a degenerative corneal disorder for which the exact pathogenesis is not yet known. Oxidative stress is reported to be associated with this disease. The stress may damage corneal biomolecules, including DNA, and such damage is primarily removed by base excision repair (BER). Variation in genes encoding BER components may influence the effectiveness of corneal cells to cope with oxidative...
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