A polymorphism at codon 31 of gene p21 is not associated with primary open angle glaucoma in Caucasians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is considered to be a neurodegenerative optic neuropathy, in which cell death occurs by apoptosis. <it>p21</it>, is an important protective component of the apoptotic pathway, regulating...

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Main Authors: Keers Sharon M, Griffiths Philip G, Ressiniotis Thomas, Chinnery Patrick F, Birch Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-04-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/5/5