Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting expression of a nuclear receptor gene in a mammalian cell or tissue by introduction of a sense strand and corresponding antisense strand RNA sequence of about 21 to about 23 nucleotides complementary to a part of the receptor mRNA into such cell or tissue, to the 21 - 23 nt nucleotides themselves and corresponding transfer systems and their uses in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of diseases caused by altered expression of the nuclear receptor gene. The invention also relates to a method of examining the function of a mammalian nuclear receptor gene in a cell or tissue.
Abstract:
A method of prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is provided where a sample is taken from an individual and the presence of a polymorphism associated with a dehydrogenase, oxygenase, acyltransferase, dismutase or a macular or retinal pigment, or an SNP as shown in Table 1 of the specification, is detected. The individual can then be provided with a substance that can prevent or treat AMD, or can mitigate or alleviate symptoms of AMD. The substance is a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual.
Abstract:
A method of prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is provided where a sample is taken from an individual and the presence of a polymorphism associated with a dehydrogenase, oxygenase, acyltransferase, dismutase or a macular or retinal pigment, or an SNP as shown in Table 1 of the specification, is detected. The individual can then be provided with a substance that can prevent or treat AMD, or can mitigate or alleviate symptoms of AMD. The substance is a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual.
Abstract:
A method of prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) involves, in a first step, taking a sample from an individual and detecting the presence of a polymorphism (rsl 1200638 or rs 10490924, or an SNP related to or associated with a (high temperature requirement) serine protease). In a second step the individual is provided with a substance that can prevent AMD, or can mitigate or alleviate symptoms of AMD. The substance is a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual. The invention also provides a method of determining the substance to be administered to an individual, which individual may be susceptible of having age-related macular degeneration (or an age-related macular degeneration-related disorder) by detecting the presence of the polymorphism and identifying a substance capable of preventing or treating age-related macular degeneration in that individual. The method may additionally comprise providing (such as administering or communicating) the substance (or its identity) to the individual.
Abstract:
A method of prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) involves, in a first step, taking a sample from an individual and detecting the presence of a polymorphism (rsl 1200638 or rs 10490924, or an SNP related to or associated with a (high temperature requirement) serine protease). In a second step the individual is provided with a substance that can prevent AMD, or can mitigate or alleviate symptoms of AMD. The substance is a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual. The invention also provides a method of determining the substance to be administered to an individual, which individual may be susceptible of having age-related macular degeneration (or an age-related macular degeneration-related disorder) by detecting the presence of the polymorphism and identifying a substance capable of preventing or treating age-related macular degeneration in that individual. The method may additionally comprise providing (such as administering or communicating) the substance (or its identity) to the individual.
Abstract:
A method of treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) wherein, in a first step, the need for treatment or susceptibility to AMD is determined for an individual and, in a second step, a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual. The invention also provides a method of determining a substance to be administered to an individual, which individual may be susceptible of having age-related macular degeneration (or an age-related macular degeneration-related disorder) comprising: a) determining the susceptibility of the individual to age-related macular degeneration (usually genetically, by detection of an SNP); and b) on the basis of the determination in a), identifying a substance capable of preventing or treating age-related macular degeneration in that individual. The method may additionally comprise providing (such as administering or communicating) the substance (or its identity) to the individual.
Abstract:
A method of treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) wherein, in a first step, the need for treatment or susceptibility to AMD is determined for an individual and, in a second step, a medication comprising lutein and/or zeaxanthin and/or certain antioxidants (or a mixture thereof) is tailored to that individual. The invention also provides a method of determining a substance to be administered to an individual, which individual may be susceptible of having age-related macular degeneration (or an age-related macular degeneration-related disorder) comprising: a) determining the susceptibility of the individual to age-related macular degeneration (usually genetically, by detection of an SNP); and b) on the basis of the determination in a), identifying a substance capable of preventing or treating age-related macular degeneration in that individual. The method may additionally comprise providing (such as administering or communicating) the substance (or its identity) to the individual.