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Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma: from genes to disease mechanisms.
Current opinion in ophthalmology - 1 Mar 2021
Schlötzer-Schrehardt Ursula, Khor Chiea Chuen
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The genetic basis of pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome, the most common identifiable cause of open-angle glaucoma, is steadily being elucidated. This review summarizes the recent advances on genetic risk factors for PEX syndrome/glaucoma and their potential functional implications in PEX pathophysiology. RECENT FINDINGS: As of today, seven loci associated with the risk of PEX surpassing...
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