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Complement factor H Y402H polymorphism results in diminishing CD4+ T cells and increasing C-reactive protein in plasma.
Scientific reports - 8 Nov 2023
Nielsen Marie Krogh, Subhi Yousif, Falk Mads, Singh Amardeep, Sørensen Torben Lykke, Nissen Mogens Holst, Faber Carsten
Abstract excerpt
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of visual loss among the elderly. Genetic variants in the gene encoding complement factor H (CFH) have been identified as an AMD susceptibility gene, however, the mechanistic link is debated. Here, we investigated the link between the CFH Y402H genotype and low-grade inflammation. We recruited 153 healthy individuals, 84 participants with dry stages of AMD,...
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