An association study of PITX2 polymorphism in a cohort of patients with primary open angle glaucoma and considerations on the genetics of glaucoma

Background: Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness world-wide. There is a need for methods to identify individuals at risk of developing glaucoma, so that early treatment can prevent visual loss. Genetic screening tests offer the prospect of pre-symptomatic diagnosis of at risk individuals. There is...

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Main Author: Vaideanu-Collins, Daniela
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.539083