Genetic variants of Complement factor H gene are not associated with premature coronary heart disease: a family-based study in the Irish population

• Main Authors: Kee Frank (Author), Horan Paul G (Author), Kamaruddin Muhammad S (Author), Belton Christine (Author), Patterson Chris C (Author), Hughes Anne (Author), Meng Weihua (Author), McKeown Pascal P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The complement factor H (CFH) gene has been recently confirmed to play an essential role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are conflicting reports of its role in coronary heart disease. This study wa...