rs1061170 CFH
Significantly increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). CFH Y402H variant.
What is rs1061170?
rs1061170 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CFH gene (Complement factor H). Each person carries two copies, one from each parent, so a result is reported as a pair of letters such as CC. The table below describes what studies associate with each genotype; the association is statistical, across populations, and is not a diagnosis.
What does each rs1061170 genotype mean?
| Genotype | Association | What the evidence says | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | elevated | Significantly increased risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). CFH Y402H variant. | 90% |
| TC / CT | slightly elevated | Moderately increased AMD risk with one copy of CFH variant. | 87% |
| TT | typical / lower | Typical risk for AMD. | 90% |
How common is the C allele of rs1061170?
Minor-allele frequency by population (gnomAD / 1000 Genomes):
| European | 34.0% |
|---|---|
| East Asian | 7.0% |
| African | 14.0% |
| South Asian | 20.0% |
| Admixed American | 24.0% |
| Global | 22.0% |
Which drugs have annotations for rs1061170?
PharmGKB clinical annotations (level 1A is the strongest evidence, 4 the weakest):
| Drug | Annotation type | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|
| bevacizumab | Dosage, Efficacy | 3 |
| Photodynamic therapy | Dosage, Efficacy | 3 |
| ranibizumab | Dosage, Efficacy | 3 |
Is rs1061170 on 23andMe and AncestryDNA chips?
Yes — it is genotyped directly on 23andMe V3, 23andMe V4, 23andMe V5, AncestryDNA V1, AncestryDNA V2. Orviva reads it from a raw-data export without imputation.
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Genetic associations describe risk across populations, not a diagnosis for any one person. Most variants shift risk modestly and act alongside lifestyle, environment and other genes. Consumer DNA chips do not read every position and can be wrong at any single one. For general education only; talk to a clinician or genetic counsellor before acting on anything here, and never change a prescribed medicine without your prescriber.