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Common Sequence Variation in the VEGFC Gene Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema.
Ophthalmology - 1 Sept 2015
Kaidonis Georgia, Burdon Kathryn P, Gillies Mark C, Abhary Sotoodeh, Essex Rohan W, Chang John H, Pal Bishwanath, Pefkianaki Maria, Daniell Mark, Lake Stewart, Petrovsky Nikolai, Hewitt Alex W, Jenkins Alicia, Lamoureux Ecosse L, Gleadle Jonathan M, Craig Jamie E
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PURPOSE: To investigate associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the VEGFC gene and the development of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in white patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). DESIGN: Cross-sectional, case control study. PARTICIPANTS: White patients with T1DM or T2DM (n = 2899) were recruited from ophthalmology and endocrine clinics in Australia...
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