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Association between the L55M and Q192R polymorphisms of the paraoxonase-1 gene and age-related macular degeneration: a meta-analysis.
Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia - 1 Jan 2000
Elguezabal-Rodelo Rebeca G, Ochoa-Precoma Renata, Porchia Leonardo M, Perez-Fuentes Ricardo, Gonzalez-Mejia M Elba
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PURPOSE: Paraoxonase-1 activity is associated with age-related macular degeneration. Two polymorphisms (L55M and Q192R) were shown to increase paraoxonase-1 activity and have been implicated in the development of age-related macular degeneration. The results of studies that have examined these polymorphisms are conflicting, showing no effect, as well as increased or decreased risk. Therefore, this meta-analysis...
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