Table 1. The genderwise minor allele frequencies of the genotyped markers.
| Marker (minor allele) | Minor allele frequencies (Men) | Minor allele frequencies (Women) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
|
rs7890586
(A) |
0.175 |
0.055 |
0.00007 |
|
rs11798018
(A) |
0.395 |
0.386 |
0.869 |
|
rs5966709
(T) |
0.383 |
0.197 |
0.0001 |
|
rs2073163
(C) |
0.315 |
0.279 |
0.462 |
|
rs1155974
(T) |
0.346 |
0.241 |
0.036 |
| rs1204384 (T) | 0.304 | 0.198 | 0.024 |
The minor allele frequencies (MAF) of rs11798018 and rs2073163 did not differ between the genders. A minor difference was observed in the MAF of rs1204384 and rs1155974 while the MAF of rs7890586 and rs5966709 differed more significantly between men and women. Markers rs7890586, rs2073163, and rs1155974 were associated with AMD in women.