摘要:
Methods for identifying a subject at risk for developing AMD are disclosed. The methods include identifying specific protective or risk polymorphisms or genotypes from the subject's genetic material. Therapeutic compositions and methods are also provided for delaying the progression or onset of the development of AMD in a subject, including treating a subject having signs and/or symptoms of AMD or who has been diagnosed with AMD.
摘要:
The invention relates to diagnostics and therapeutics and animal models for macular degeneration, specifically as they relate to the association described herein between macular degeneration and arterial wall disruptive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides kits and methods for diagnosing macular degeneration comprising identifying a marker for an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm. In one emdodiment, the invention provides therapeutics for treating macular degeneration comprising delivering to a subject an agent useful for treating an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm.
摘要:
The invention relates to proteins associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These proteins, which are present in blood, are expressed in individuals with AMD at either elevated or reduced levels compared to healthy individuals. The invention provides methods for diagnosing AMD. The invention provides methods for assessing the efficacy of treatment of AMD. The invention provides methods for monitoring the progression of AMD.
摘要:
The invention provides diagnostics, therapeutics and drug screening assays for arterial wall disruptive disorders, based on the discovery of a high level of correlation between the incidence of arterial wall disruptive disorders and the incidence of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). In one embodiment, the arterial wall disruptive disorder is an aortic aneurysm.
摘要:
Methods for identifying a subject at risk for developing AMD are disclosed, as are kits which can be used to practice the methods. The methods include identifying specific protective or risk polymorphisms or genotypes from the subject's genetic material, including polymorphisms in the BF, C2 and/or CFH genes. Microarrays and kits for use in these methods are also provided.
摘要:
The invention relates to diagnostics and therapeutics and animal models for macular degeneration, specifically as they relate to the association described herein between macular degeneration and arterial wall disruptive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides kits and methods for diagnosing macular degeneration comprising identifying a marker for an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm. In one emdodiment, the invention provides therapeutics for treating macular degeneration comprising delivering to a subject an agent useful for treating an arterial wall disruptive disorder, including an aneurysm.