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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-019-1038-9 |