[Association study between age-related macular degeneration and R1210C mutation of CFH gene in Chinese population].

OBJECTIVE: A R1210C mutation of complement factor H (CFH) gene has been associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in Caucasian population. This study was to verify above association in Han Chinese population. METHODS: The mutation was detected by direct sequencing in 258 patients with wet AMD and 426 matched controls. RESULTS: The R1210C mutation has not been identified in either sample. CONCLUSION: The R1210C mutation in CFH gene is not associated with AMD in Han Chinese population.