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The involvement of complement factor B and complement component C2 in an Indian cohort with age-related macular degeneration.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Jan 2010
Kaur Inderjeet, Katta Saritha, Reddy Rajeev K, Narayanan Raja, Mathai Annie, Majji Ajit B, Chakrabarti Subhabrata
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PURPOSE: Genes involved in the complement cascade such as complement factor B (CFB) and complement component C2 have been implicated in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) worldwide. In continuation of the analysis of CFH and LOC387715/HTRA1, this study was conducted to gain understanding of the role of CFB and C2 in an Indian AMD cohort. METHODS: Single nucleotide polymorphisms in CFB and C2 were screened in...
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