Gene mutation associated with age-related macular degeneration

Details Gene mutation associated with age-related macular degeneration Gene mutation associated with age-related macular degeneration

2008-04-01

2008-04-01

Horlick, Kenneth R. (Department: 1637)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes the identification of a mutation in a human FIBL-6 protein, which mutation is associated with Familial Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Transcripts and products of this mutated gene are useful in detecting and diagnosing AMD, developing therapeutics for treatment of AMD, as well as the isolation and manufacture of the protein and the constructions of transgenic animals expressing the mutant genes.

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