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Evaluation of CFH Y402H polymorphism and CFHR3/CFHR1 deletion in age-related macular degeneration patients from Brazil

Daniela Prescila Dezidério SacconiLaboratory of Human Genetics, Center of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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José Paulo Cabral de VasconcellosDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilView further author information
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Fábio Endo HirataDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilView further author information
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Flávio MacCord MedinaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilView further author information
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Priscila Hae Hyun RimDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilView further author information
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Mônica Barbosa de MeloLaboratory of Human Genetics, Center of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, BrazilView further author information
Pages 459-461 | Published online: 04 Mar 2016

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