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[Studying the association between genetic polymorphism of growth factors and the development of primary open-angle glaucoma].
Vestnik oftalmologii - 1 Jan 2000
Kirilenko M Yu, Tikunova E V, Sirotina S S, Polonikov A V, Bushueva O Yu, Churnosov M I
Abstract excerpt
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a multifactorial disease, etiopathogenesis of which largely depends on growth factors. Possessing a variety of medical and biological effects, these cytokines may influence the development and progression of POAG. AIM: to reveal the role of genetic polymorphisms of growth factors in predisposition to developing POAG that is refractory to local hypotensive therapy. MATERIAL...
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