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CFI-rs7356506 is a genetic protective factor for acute anterior uveitis in Chinese patients.
The British journal of ophthalmology - 1 Nov 2014
Wang Yuqin, Huang Xiu-Feng, Yang Ming-Ming, Cai Wei-Jun, Zheng Mei-Qin, Mao Guangyun, Pang Chi-Pui, Jin Zi-Bing
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Complement Factor I (CFI) and the CD46 complement regulator (CD46) play an important role in the complement activation pathways, which is known to affect the development of uveitis. The present study was performed to investigate the association of the CFI and CD46 genes with acute anterior uveitis (AAU). METHODS: A total of 600 subjects (300 patients with AAU and 300 healthy controls) were recruited...
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