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Hypothetical LOC387715 is a second major susceptibility gene for age-related macular degeneration, contributing independently of complement factor H to disease risk.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Nov 2005
Rivera Andrea, Fisher Sheila A, Fritsche Lars G, Keilhauer Claudia N, Lichtner Peter, Meitinger Thomas, Weber Bernhard H F
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a multifactorial disease and a prevalent cause of visual impairment in developed countries. Risk factors include environmental components and genetic determinants. The complement factor H (CFH) has been the first major susceptibility gene for AMD identifi...
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