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  • Genetics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology

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  • The CYP1A1 gene produces metabolites that can damage DNA.
  • The CYP1A1m1 polymorphism is near glaucoma-associated loci and linked to xenobiotic-influenced diseases, including primary open-angle glaucoma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the prevalence of the CYP1A1m1 polymorphism in Brazilian patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • Restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis was used.
  • The study included 100 primary open-angle glaucoma patients and 52 normal controls from Brazil.

Main Results:

  • In primary open-angle glaucoma patients, CYP1A1 genotypes were: w1/w1 (16%), w1/m1 (77%), and m1/m1 (7%).
  • In controls, frequencies were: w1/w1 (54%), w1/m1 (46%), and m1/m1 (0%).
  • The m1/m1 genotype was absent in the control group.

Conclusions:

  • The CYP1A1m1 polymorphism may be a risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma.
  • This polymorphism might exacerbate optic nerve damage by altering xenobiotic metabolism.