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MYOC Gene Sequencing Analysis in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients from the Centre Region of Portugal.
Acta medica portuguesa - 31 Aug 2021
Silva Filipe, Ferreira Filipa, Faria Pedro, Sobral Isa, Rodrigues Mariana, Pratas João, Silva João Filipe, Grazina Manuela, Moura Pereira José, Girão Henrique, Pereira Paulo
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INTRODUCTION: Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most frequent subtype of glaucoma. Relatives of primary open-angle glaucoma patients have an increased risk of developing the disease, suggesting a genetic predisposition to the disease. MYOC was the first primary open-angle glaucoma-causing gene identified. This study aimed to identify sequence variations in the MYOC gene that may be responsible for the phenotype...
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