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Exploring the role of apolipoprotein E gene promoter polymorphisms in susceptibility to normal-tension glaucoma in a Korean population.
Scientific reports - 18 Apr 2024
Park Young Jun, Shin Hye-Young, Kim Jong-Il
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma, particularly primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), poses a significant global health concern. Distinguished by intraocular pressure (IOP), POAG encompasses high-tension glaucoma (HTG) and normal-tension glaucoma (NTG). Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a multifaceted protein with roles in lipid metabolism, neurobiology, and neurodegenerative diseases. However, controversies persist regarding the impact of APOE...
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