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Polymorphism analysis of miR182 and CDKN2B genes in Greek patients with primary open angle glaucoma.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Moschos Marilita M, Dettoraki Maria, Karekla Aggela, Lamprinakis Ioannis, Damaskos Christos, Gouliopoulos Nikolaos, Tibilis Marios, Gazouli Maria
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy resulting from retinal ganglion cells death; it represents one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Although, primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common type of the disease, the pathogenesis of POAG and the genetic factors contributing to disease development remain poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the...
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