Functional genomics in age-related macular degeneration: From genetic associations to understanding disease mechanisms

IF 3 2区医学 Q1 OPHTHALMOLOGY

Experimental eye research Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI:10.1016/j.exer.2025.110344

Rinki Ratnapriya , Felix Grassman , Rui Chen , Alex Hewitt , Jianhai Du , Daniel R. Saban , Caroline C.W. Klaver , John Ash , Dwight Stambolian , Santa J. Tumminia , Jiang Qian , Deeba Husain , Sudha K. Iyengar , Anneke I. den Hollander

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Abstract

Genome-wide association studies have been remarkably successful in identifying genetic variants associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), demonstrating a strong genetic component largely driven by common variants. However, progress in translating these genetic findings into a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms and new therapies has been slow. Slow progress in this area can be attributed to limited knowledge of the functional impact of AMD-associated non-coding variants on gene function, the molecular mechanisms and cell types underlying disease. This review offers a comprehensive overview of functional genomics approaches to uncover the genetic, epigenetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying AMD and outlines future directions for research.

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Experimental eye research 医学-眼科学

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

5.90%

发文量

323

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： The primary goal of Experimental Eye Research is to publish original research papers on all aspects of experimental biology of the eye and ocular tissues that seek to define the mechanisms of normal function and/or disease. Studies of ocular tissues that encompass the disciplines of cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology or microbiology are most welcomed. Manuscripts that are purely clinical or in a surgical area of ophthalmology are not appropriate for submission to Experimental Eye Research and if received will be returned without review.