Methods for the diagnosis of glaucoma

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ABSTRACT:
A glucocorticoid-induced protein, TIGR, that is produced by cells of the trabecular meshwork can be used to diagnose glaucoma. The TIGR protein, anti-TIGR antibodies, and TIGR encoding sequences also provide a diagnostic for glaucoma and its related disease.

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