rs10922109 - CFH

Magnitude 4.5 · 4 studies on file

Reported associations

  • Whole genome sequencing of 4,787 individuals identifies gene-based rare variants in age-related macular degeneration. - Human molecular genetics (2024) · Kwong A, Zawistowski M, Fritsche LG, Zhan X, Bragg-Gresham J, Branham KE, Advani J, Othman M, Ratnapriya R, Teslovich TM, Stambolian D, Chew EY, Abecasis GR, Swaroop A · PubMed 37934784

    Genome-wide association studies have contributed extensively to the discovery of disease-associated common variants. However, the genetic contribution to complex traits is still largely difficult to interpret. We report a genome-wide association study of 2394 cases and 2393 controls for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) via whole-genome sequencing, with 46.9 million genetic variants. Our study reveals significant single-variant association signals at four loci and independent gene-based signals in CFH, C2, C3, and NRTN. Using data from the Exome Aggregation Consortium (ExAC) for a gene-based test, we demonstrate an enrichment of predicted rare loss-of-function variants in CFH, CFI, and an as-yet unreported gene in AMD, ORMDL2. Our method of using a large variant list without individua

  • Genome-wide association study reveals genetic architecture and evolution of human retinal pigmentation - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 41477839

    ABSTRACT: Pigmentation varies widely across humans and is shaped by melanin quantity, type, and spatial distribution. Retinal pigmentation protects against light-induced damage, yet its genetic and evolutionary bases remain unclear. We developed a deep learning framework (DeepGRP) to quantify retinal pigmentation from high-resolution fundus images and conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS), identifying 42 signals, including 26 previously unidentified loci, with single-nucleotide polymorphism-based heritability of 21.4%. Single-nucleus assay for transposase-accessible chromatin by sequencing and RNA sequencing of human fetal retinal tissues revealed key cellular contributors, including retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptor cells. Among candidate genes, ARHGAP18 emerged as

  • A large genome-wide association study of age-related macular degeneration highlights contributions of rare and common variants - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 26691988

    ABSTRACT: Advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly with limited therapeutic options. Here, we report on a study of >12 million variants including 163,714 directly genotyped, most rare, protein-altering variant. Analyzing 16,144 patients and 17,832 controls, we identify 52 independently associated common and rare variants (P < 5×10-8) distributed across 34 loci. While wet and dry AMD subtypes exhibit predominantly shared genetics, we identify the first signal specific to wet AMD, near MMP9 (difference-P = 4.1×10-10). Very rare coding variants (frequency < 0.1%) in CFH, CFI, and TIMP3 suggest causal roles for these genes, as does a splice variant in SLC16A8. Our results support the hypothesis that rare coding variants can pinpoint

  • A genome-wide association study identifies risk loci for spirometric measures among smokers of European and African ancestry - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 26634245

    ABSTRACT: Background Pulmonary function decline is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality among smokers. Post bronchodilator FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratio are considered the standard assessment of airflow obstruction. We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in 9919 current and former smokers in the COPDGene study (6659 non-Hispanic Whites [NHW] and 3260 African Americans [AA]) to identify associations with spirometric measures (post-bronchodilator FEV1 and FEV1/FVC). We also conducted meta-analysis of FEV1 and FEV1/FVC GWAS in the COPDGene, ECLIPSE, and GenKOLS cohorts (total n = 13,532). Results Among NHW in the COPDGene cohort, both measures of pulmonary function were significantly associated with SNPs at the 15q25 locus [containing CHRNA3/5, AGPHD1, IREB2, CHRNB4] (low


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Lifestyle context

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Screening

  • Ophthalmology exam for AMD screening High

    rs10922109 in CFH shows very strong genome-wide association with advanced age-related macular degeneration (p=1e-30); CFH encodes complement factor H, critical for ocular complement regulation

    Baseline eye exam with AMD assessment; if age over 50, discuss AMD screening intervals with ophthalmologist

  • Eye exam for myopia assessment Moderate

    rs10922109-A associates with darker retinal pigmentation, which is protective against myopia; CC carriers with lighter pigmentation have elevated myopia genetic predisposition

    Baseline comprehensive eye exam if not recently completed