Genetics of Keratoconus: Where Do We Stand?
Joint Authors
Abu-Amero, Khaled K.
Al-Muammar, Abdulrahman M.
Kondkar, Altaf A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning and anterior protrusion of the cornea that results in steepening and distortion of the cornea, altered refractive powers, and reduced vision.
Keratoconus has a complex multifactorial etiology, with environmental, behavioral, and multiple genetic components contributing to the disease pathophysiology.
Using genome-wide and candidate gene approaches several genomic loci and genes have been identified that highlight the complex molecular etiology of this disease.
The review focuses on current knowledge of these genetic risk factors associated with keratoconus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu-Amero, Khaled K.& Al-Muammar, Abdulrahman M.& Kondkar, Altaf A.. 2014. Genetics of Keratoconus: Where Do We Stand?. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu-Amero, Khaled K.…[et al.]. Genetics of Keratoconus: Where Do We Stand?. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu-Amero, Khaled K.& Al-Muammar, Abdulrahman M.& Kondkar, Altaf A.. Genetics of Keratoconus: Where Do We Stand?. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042589
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042589
