1. Evaluation of MMP3 and TIMP1 as Candidate Genes for High Myopia in Young Taiwanese Men
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Liang, Chung-Ling, Wang, Hsin-Shih, Hung, Kuo-Sheng, Hsi, Edward, Sun, Angel, Kuo, Yi-Hui, and Juo, Suh-Hang Hank
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Medical colleges -- Analysis ,Myopia -- Analysis ,Medical genetics -- Analysis ,Ophthalmology -- Analysis ,Health - Abstract
To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2006.03.063 Byline: Chung-Ling Liang (a)(b), Hsin-Shih Wang (b), Kuo-Sheng Hung (c), Edward Hsi (d), Angel Sun (c), Yi-Hui Kuo (e), Suh-Hang Hank Juo (d)(f)(g) Abstract: We studied the relationship between high myopia and the MMP3 and TIMP1 genes. Author Affiliation: (a) Bright-Eye Clinic, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (b) Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (c) Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (d) Department of Clinical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (e) Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (f) Graduate Institute of Medical Genetics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (g) Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Article History: Accepted 30 March 2006 Article Note: (footnote) Dr Juo was supported by the National Science Council (Taiwan) 95-2916-I-037-003. Part of the study was supported by a grant from the Department of Health of Kaohsiung City and a grant from Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, Taiwan.
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