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Influence of VEGF-C936T genetic variant on age-related macular degeneration.
Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia - 1 Jan 2000
Gonçalves Fernanda Tanaka Iasbeck, Cezario Sabrina Mayara, Calastri Maria Clara Jessica, Oliveira Camila Ive Ferreira, Souza Dorotéia Rossi Silva, Pinhel Marcela Augusta de Souza, Cotrim Carina Costa, Jorge Rodrigo, Siqueira Rubens Camargo
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between the VEGF-C936T polymorphism and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels, lifestyle, and demographic parameters in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: A total of 183 individuals were enrolled in the present study, including 88 patients with AMD receiving clinical and pharmacological treatment (study group, SG) and 95 individuals...
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