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No association between POU4F1, POU4F2, ISL1 polymorphisms and normal-tension glaucoma.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Oct 2020
Lee Jee-Soo, Jeoung Jin Wook, Oh Sohee, Kim Dong Myung, Ahn Joo Hyun, Kim Man Jin, Seong Moon-Woo, Park Sung Sup, Kim Ji Yeon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) that occurs despite normal intraocular pressure has genetic predisposition. Since retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are a key node in pathogenesis of glaucoma, neurodegeneration of RGCs is thought to be the main cause increasing the risk of NTG development. Here, we aimed to investigate the association of polymorphisms in RGC development genes with NTG development. MATERIALS...
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