| Literature DB >> 19405847 |
Anand Swaroop1, Emily Y Chew, Catherine Bowes Rickman, Gonçalo R Abecasis.
Abstract
Aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases significantly influence the quality of life of affected individuals. Genetic approaches, combined with genomic technology, have provided powerful insights into common late-onset diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Here, we discuss current findings on the genetics of AMD to highlight areas of rapid progress and new challenges. We also attempt to integrate available genetic and biochemical data with cellular pathways involved in aging to formulate an integrated model of AMD pathogenesis.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19405847 PMCID: PMC3469316 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.genom.9.081307.164350
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet ISSN: 1527-8204 Impact factor: 8.929