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Evaluation of Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin G20210A, MTHFR C677T and MTHFR A1298C gene polymorphisms in retinopathy of prematurity in a Turkish cohort.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Dec 2016
Aydin Hatip, Gunay Murat, Celik Gokhan, Gunay Betul Onal, Aydin Umeyye Taka, Karaman Ali
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: To assess Factor V Leiden (FVL) (rs6025), Prothrombin G20210A (rs1799963), MTHFR C677T (rs1801133), and MTHFR A1298C (rs1801131) gene mutations as risk factors in the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 105 children were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients were divided into two groups. The study group consisted of 55 infants with a history of...
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