Mutations in MERTK are not associated with age-related macular degeneration

ConclusionsThe present study provides a meaningfully negative result demonstrating that rare variants inMERTK are not associated with AMD. The study also demonstrates the role of large sample size genetic studies utilizing whole-genome sequencing as a powerful tool that can resolve clinically relevant questions regarding the genetic basis of ophthalmic disease.
Source: International Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research