Meguro Akira

Baba Satoko, Meguro Akira, Kanemaki Nobuyuki, Maeda Aoi, Takahashi Hiroki, Takeuchi Masaki et al.

*SIX6* polymorphism (rs851962234) is linked to increased glaucoma risk in Shiba-Inus. This identifies a potential genetic marker for canine glaucoma and offers a comparative model for human disease pathophysiology.

Meguro Akira, Inoko Hidetoshi, Ota Masao, Mizuki Nobuhisa, Bahram Seiamak

This study found common genetic variants in SRBD1 and ELOVL5 increase susceptibility to Normal Tension Glaucoma, suggesting these genes may be crucial in disease development.

Shibuya Etsuko, Meguro Akira, Ota Masao, Kashiwagi Kenji, Mabuchi Fumihiko, Iijima Hiroyuki et al.

This study found specific variations in the TLR4 gene are associated with an increased risk of normal tension glaucoma, suggesting immune pathways may contribute to the disease.