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Genetic variants in the FOXO1 and ZNF469 genes are associated with keratoconus in Sweden: a case-control study.
BMC ophthalmology - 24 Jan 2024
Wonneberger Wolf, Sterner Bertil, MacLean Ulrika, Claesson Margareta, Johansson Lena Havstam, Skoog Ingmar, Zetterberg Madeleine, Zettergren Anna
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BACKGROUND: Keratoconus (KC) is characterized by pathological thinning and bulging of the cornea that may lead to visual impairment. The etiology of sporadic KC remains enigmatic despite intensive research in recent decades. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between previously highlighted genetic variants associated with KC and sporadic KC in a Swedish cohort. METHODS: A total of 176...
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