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Gene Structure of the 10q26 Locus: A Clue to Cracking the ARMS2/HTRA1 Riddle?
Advances in experimental medicine and biology - 1 Jan 2016
Kortvely Elod, Ueffing Marius
Abstract excerpt
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a sight-threatening disorder of the central retina. Being the leading cause of visual impairment in senior citizens, it represents a major public health issue in developed countries. Genetic studies of AMD identified two major susceptibility loci on chromosomes 1 and 10. The high-risk allele of the 10q26 locus encompasses three genes, PLEKHA1, ARMS2, and HTRA1 with high...
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