| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2815815 | Gene | 2015 | 7 Pages |
•CC3 gene rs2230199 C/G polymorphism was a risk factor for AMD risk.•CC3 gene rs1047286 C/T polymorphism was a risk factor for AMD risk.•CC3 gene rs2250656 A/G polymorphism was a risk factor for AMD risk.•CC3 gene rs11569536 G/A polymorphism was a protective factor for AMD risk.
Nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in complement component 3 (CC3) are associated with the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), however, this association is not consistent among studies. To thoroughly address this issue, we performed an updated meta-analysis to evaluate the association between nine SNPs in the CC3 gene and AMD risk. A search was conducted of the PubMed database through 3rd Aug, 2014. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the strength of associations. Based on the search criteria for manuscripts reporting AMD susceptibility related to CC3 in nine SNPs, 57 case–control studies from 22 different articles were retrieved. Significantly positive associations were found for the rs2230199 C/G SNP and AMD in the Caucasian population, as well as for the rs1047286 C/T SNP. Moreover, a relationship between the rs11569536 G/A SNP and AMD was detected. By contrast, a negative association was observed between rs2250656 A/G SNP and AMD risk. The present meta-analysis suggests that these four SNPs in the CC3 gene are potentially associated with the risk of AMD development. Further studies using larger sample sizes and accounting for gene–environment interactions should be conducted to elucidate the role of CC3 gene polymorphisms in AMD risk.
