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MicroRNA Expression Analysis in Serum of Patients with Congenital Hemochromatosis and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 22 Aug 2017
Szemraj Maciej, Oszajca Katarzyna, Szemraj Janusz, Jurowski Piotr
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND Congenital hemochromatosis is a disorder caused by mutations of genes involved in iron metabolism, leading to increased levels of iron concentration in tissues and serum. High concentrations of iron can lead to the development of AMD. The aim of this study was to analyze circulating miRNAs in the serum of congenital hemochromatosis patients with AMD and their correlation with the expression of genes...
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