Abstract:Objective:The apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele is a well-established factor associated with agerelated macular degeneration (AMD). This disorder is characterized by a typical progressive central visual impairment. Our aim was to study further the relationship of the APOE genotype associated with AMD.
Materials and methods:We evaluated a group of 95 patients with AMD and 65 controls. The APOE genotype for each participant in the study was determined. Results: The allele was associated with age-related macular … Show more
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