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C-reactive protein and CFH, ARMS2/HTRA1 gene variants are independently associated with risk of macular degeneration.
Ophthalmology - 1 Aug 2010
Seddon Johanna M, Gensler Gary, Rosner Bernard
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PURPOSE: Genetic variants CFH and ARMS2/HTRA1 gene regions as well as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We evaluated their independent and combined effects on risk of AMD, as well as their interactions. DESIGN: Case-control study. PARTICIPANTS: Subjects with AMD (n = 244) or no or minimal maculopathy (n = 209) in the Age Related Eye Disease...
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