Myocilin polymorphisms and primary open-angle glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Recent evidence indicates a role for genetic susceptibility to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The relation between myocilin polymorphisms and POAG susceptibility has been studied in different populations. METHODS:...

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Main Authors: Jin-Wei Cheng, Shi-Wei Cheng, Xiao-Ye Ma, Ji-Ping Cai, You Li, Guo-Cai Lu, Rui-Li Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3460926?pdf=render