Analysis of Risk Alleles and Complement Activation Levels in Familial and Non-Familial Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Analysis of Risk Alleles and Complement Activation Levels in Familial and Non-Familial Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

AIMS:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a multifactorial disease, in which complement-mediated inflammation plays a pivotal role. A positive family history is an important risk factor for developing AMD. Certain lifestyle factors are shown to be significantly associated with AMD in non-famili...

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Main Authors: Nicole T M Saksens, Yara T E Lechanteur, Sanne K Verbakel, Joannes M M Groenewoud, Mohamed R Daha, Tina Schick, Sascha Fauser, Camiel J F Boon, Carel B Hoyng, Anneke I den Hollander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4892537?pdf=render

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