The -308G>A Polymorphism of the TNF Gene Is Associated With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in Caucasian Brazilians With Type 2 Diabetes [Genetics]

Conclusions.
This study detected, for the first time to our knowledge, an independent association of the –308G>A polymorphism in the TNF gene with PDR in Caucasian Brazilians with type 2 diabetes. This finding suggests that TNF is a potential susceptibility gene for PDR.

Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - February 19, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sesti, L. F. C., Crispim, D., Canani, L. H., Polina, E. R., Rheinheimer, J., Carvalho, P. S., Gross, J. L., Santos, K. G. Tags: Genetics Source Type: research