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rs5888 variant of SCARB1 gene is a possible susceptibility factor for age-related macular degeneration.
PloS one - 5 Oct 2009
Zerbib Jennyfer, Seddon Johanna M, Richard Florence, Reynolds Robyn, Leveziel Nicolas, Benlian Pascale, Borel Patrick, Feingold Josué, Munnich Arnold, Soubrane Gisèle, Kaplan Josseline, Rozet Jean-Michel, Souied Eric H
Abstract excerpt
Major genetic factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have recently been identified as susceptibility risk factors, including variants in the CFH gene and the ARMS2 LOC387715/HTRA1locus. Our purpose was to perform a case-control study in two populations among individuals who did not carry risk variants for CFHY402H and LOC387715 A69S (ARMS2), called "study" individuals, in order to identify new genetic...
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