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Cfh genotype interacts with dietary glycemic index to modulate age-related macular degeneration-like features in mice.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 23 Jan 2014
Rowan Sheldon, Weikel Karen, Chang Min-Lee, Nagel Barbara A, Thinschmidt Jeffrey S, Carey Amanda, Grant Maria B, Fliesler Steven J, Smith Donald, Taylor Allen
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PURPOSE: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. Genetics and diet contribute to the relative risk for developing AMD, but their interactions are poorly understood. Genetic variations in Complement Factor H (CFH), and dietary glycemic index (GI) are major risk factors for AMD. We explored the effects of GI on development of early AMD-like features and changes to...
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