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Association between CFH, CFB, ARMS2, SERPINF1, VEGFR1 and VEGF polymorphisms and anatomical and functional response to ranibizumab treatment in neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Acta ophthalmologica - 1 Mar 2018
Cobos Estefania, Recalde Sergio, Anter Jaouad, Hernandez-Sanchez Maria, Barreales Carla, Olavarrieta Leticia, Valverde Alicia, Suarez-Figueroa Marta, Cruz Fernando, Abraldes Maximino, Pérez-Pérez Julian, Fernández-Robredo Patricia, Arias Luis, García-Layana Alfredo
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: We sought to determine if specific genetic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) influence vascular endothelial growth factor inhibition response to ranibizumab in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: A total of 403 Caucasian patients diagnosed with exudative AMD were included. After a three-injection loading phase, a pro re nata regimen was followed. Nine SNPs from six different...
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