Genetics of primary open-angle glaucoma

Hannah Youngblood, Yutao Liu

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Abstract

Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common type of glaucoma. POAG is characterized by retinal ganglion cell loss, optic nerve damage, and peripheral to central vision loss. Although the exact cause of POAG is unknown, an increased risk for POAG has been correlated with positive family history, suggesting that it is a complex heritable illness. A variety of genome-wide genetic approaches, including linkage analyses and genome-wide association studies (GWAS), have been used to identify loci contributing to the disease. A number of chromosomal regions and genetic variants have been identified as being linked to or associated with POAG and related endophenotypes. Future functional work will expand upon this knowledge to provide us with a better understanding of the underlying cause of this complex ocular disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGenetics and Genomics of Eye Disease
Subtitle of host publicationAdvancing to Precision Medicine
PublisherElsevier
Pages181-201
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9780128162224
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

  • Endophenotype
  • Genetics
  • Glaucoma
  • GWAS
  • Linkage analysis
  • POAG

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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