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RP1L1 rs3924612 gene polymorphism and RP1L1 protein associations among patients with early age-related macular degeneration.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Apr 2022
Daniute Ginte, Vilkeviciute Alvita, Gedvilaite Greta, Kriauciuniene Loresa, Liutkeviciene Rasa
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BACKGROUND: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of blindness in developed world countries. It mainly affects the elderly. The incidence of the disease is only slightly below that of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine the association of RP1L1 single nucleotide polymorphism and serum RP1L1 levels with the onset of the early AMD. AIM: The aim of this...
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