Association of OGG1 and MTHFR polymorphisms with age-related cataract: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To discern and confirm genetic biomarkers that help identify populations at high risk for age-related cataract (ARC).

Methods

A literature search was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Internet databases for genetic association studies published before June 26, 2016 regarding ARC susceptibility. All genetic polymorphisms reported were systematically reviewed, followed by extraction of candidate genes/loci with sufficient genotype data in ≥3 studies for the meta-analysis. A random/fixed-effects model was used to calculate the pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals to evaluate the associations considering multiple genetic models. Sensitivity analysis was also performed.

Results

A total of 144 polymorphisms in 36 genes w

SUBMITTER: Wu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5333819 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature