Importance of genetic polymorphisms in the response to age-related macular degeneration treatment

Importance of genetic polymorphisms in the response to age-related macular degeneration treatment

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disorder that affects the central retina and involves the Bruch's membrane, the retinal pigment epithelium and the photoreceptors. Recent studies have shown that polymorphisms of the CFH, LOC387715 and VEGF genes are associated with AMD....

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Main Authors: Carlos Eduardo dos Reis Veloso, Luciana Negrão Frota de Almeida, Luiz Armando De Marco, Raul Nunes Galvarro Vianna, Márcio Bittar Nehemy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2012-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia
Subjects:
Degeneração macular
Antioxidantes
Polimorfismo genético
Resultado de tratamento
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