HOXA9 is a novel myopia risk gene

HOXA9 is a novel myopia risk gene

Abstract Purpose A recent meta-analysis revealed PAX6 as a risk gene for myopia. There is a link between PAX6 and HOXA9. Furthermore, HOXA9 has been reported to activate TGF-β that is a risk factor for myopia. We speculate HOXA9 may participate in myopia development. Methods The Singapore GUSTO birt...

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Main Authors: Chung-Ling Liang, Po-Yuan Hsu, Cheryl S. Ngo, Wei Jie Seow, Neerja Karnani, Hong Pan, Seang-Mei Saw, Suh-Hang H. Juo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
HOXA9
PAX6
microRNA-328
Myopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-019-1038-9

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