摘要:
The invention features compositions and methods for modulating HDL levels and/or treating a vascular disease, dyslipidemia or a related disorder in a patient in need thereof. The invention also includes methods for identifying therapeutic agents for such treating disorders based on the identification of novel therapeutic targets herein. The invention also includes diagnostic and pharmacogenomic compositions and methods which employ the therapeutic targets named herein.
摘要:
The use of screening assays based on the role of human stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 ('hSCD1') in human diseases, disorders or conditions relating to serum levels of triglyceride, VLDL, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, or production of secretions from mucous membranes, monounsaturated fatty acids., wax esters, and the like, is disclosed. Also disclosed are conventions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of such diseases.