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[Association study between age-related macular degeneration and R1210C mutation of CFH gene in Chinese population].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 2012
Shen Si-kui, Liu Xiao-qi, Lu Fang, Yang Zheng-lin, Shi Yi
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: A R1210C mutation of complement factor H (CFH) gene has been associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in Caucasian population. This study was to verify above association in Han Chinese population. METHODS: The mutation was detected by direct sequencing in 258 patients with wet AMD and 426 matched controls. RESULTS: The R1210C mutation has not been identified in either sample. CONCLUSION:...
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