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Original Article

Splicing Factor Polymorphisms, the Control of VEGF Isoforms and Association with Angiogenic Eye Disease

J. G. CarterUnit of Ophthalmology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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J. CherryBristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK
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K. WilliamsBristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK
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S. TurnerUnit of Ophthalmology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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D. O. BatesMicrovascular Research Laboratories, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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A. J. ChurchillUnit of Ophthalmology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 328-335 | Received 08 Mar 2010, Accepted 14 Dec 2010, Published online: 10 Feb 2011

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