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Association of PEDF polymorphisms with age-related macular degeneration and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Scientific reports - 30 Mar 2015
Ma Li, Tang Shu Min, Rong Shi Song, Chen Haoyu, Young Alvin L, Kumaramanickavel Govindasamy, Pang Chi Pui, Chen Li Jia
Abstract excerpt
This study assesses the association of the pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) gene with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). Publications in MEDLINE and EMBASE up to 21/08/2014 were searched for case-control association studies of PEDF with AMD and/or PCV. Reported studies giving adequate genotype and/or allele information were included. Pooled odds ratios (OR)...
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