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  • Ophthalmology and Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Refractive errors, particularly myopia, are increasing globally, posing public health concerns due to potential severe ocular complications.
  • Genomewide association studies (GWAS) have identified numerous genetic variants associated with refractive errors.
  • Common variants near the gap junction delta-2 (GJD2) gene are consistently implicated in refractive error development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence linking the GJD2 gene and its encoded protein, connexin 36 (Cx36), to myopia development.
  • To summarize the role of gap junctional communication in the eye.
  • To explore potential mechanisms involving dopamine and GJD2(Cx36) in refractive error pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature and genomewide association studies (GWAS).
  • Analysis of GJD2 gene variants and their association with refractive errors.
  • Examination of the function of connexin 36 (Cx36) in retinal physiology.

Main Results:

  • GJD2 variants are among the top genetic hits associated with refractive errors.
  • GJD2 encodes connexin 36 (Cx36), a protein forming gap junctions highly expressed in the neural retina.
  • Cx36 plays a role in retinal processing of visual signals.

Conclusions:

  • The GJD2 gene and its protein product Cx36 are strongly linked to myopia development.
  • Gap junctional communication mediated by Cx36 in the retina is critical for refractive error regulation.
  • Dopamine signaling and gap junction phosphorylation/coupling are potential pathways through which GJD2 influences refractive error.