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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2018

Heritability of myopia and its relation with GDJ2 and RASGRF1 genes in Lithuania.

Edita Kunceviciene, Margarita Sriubiene, Rasa Liutkeviciene, Ilona T Miceikiene, Alina Smalinskiene

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  1. Association Between Polymorphisms of 4 Common Genes and High Myopia Risk: A Comprehensive Analysis.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026
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5 authors.

Edita KuncevicieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 18 Tilzes St, Kaunas, Lithuania. edita.kunceviciene@lsmuni.lt.
Margarita SriubieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 18 Tilzes St, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Rasa LiutkevicieneDepartment of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 2 Eiveniu St, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Ilona T MiceikieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 18 Tilzes St, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Alina SmalinskieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 18 Tilzes St, Kaunas, Lithuania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to assess heritability of myopia in Lithuania and evaluate both genes GJD2 (Gap Junction Protein, Delta 2) and RASGRF1 (RAS protein-specific guanine nucleotide-releasing factor 1) relation with myopia.

methodsIn this study Lithuanian twin population aged between 18 and 40 (n = 460) were examined. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of the RASGRF1 (rs8027411) and GJD2 (rs634990) genes were assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction method.

resultsIntrapair correlations for spherical equivalent in all twin pairs were significantly higher in MZ twin pairs r = 0.539 (p < 0.001, 95% CI 0.353-0.684) than in DZ twin pairs r = 0.203 (p < 0.01, 95% CI 0.0633-0.442) in myopia group. Correlations for spherical equivalent in emmetropia group were not significant in MZ twin pairs r = 0.091 (p > 0.05, 95% CI -0.215-0.381) and in DZ twin pairs r = - 0.220 (p > 0.05, 95% CI -0.587-0.222). The odds ratio (95% CI) were 2.7 (1.018-7.460) for combinations of genotypes of rs634990 CC and rs8027411 GT (p = 0.046).

conclusionsOur studies have shown that the heritability of myopia makes 67.2% in Lithuania. Persons with combinations of genotypes rs634990 CC and rs8027411 GT have 2.7 times higher odds to have myopia.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseAdolescentAdultConnexinsDiseases in TwinsFemaleGenotypeHumansLithuaniaMaleMyopiaOdds RatioPolymorphism, Single Nucleotideras-GRF1Real-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionRefractive ErrorsConnexinsras-GRF1RASGRF1 protein, humanGJD2MyopiaRASGRF1Twin

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PMCPMC5968600

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