A - Human Necessities – 61 – K
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
K
A61K 38/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2638759
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.
La présente invention concerne des procédés permettant d'identifier un sujet risquant de développer une dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge (AMD). Les procédés consistent à identifier à partir du matériel génétique du sujet des polymorphismes ou des génotypes spécifiques protecteurs ou présentant un risque. L'invention porte aussi sur les compositions et les procédés thérapeutiques destinés à retarder la progression ou le début du développement de l'AMD chez un sujet, ce qui comprend également le traitement d'un sujet présentant des signes et/ou des symptômes de l'AMD ou chez qui l'on a diagnostiqué l'AMD.
Allikmets Rando L.
Dean Michael C.
Gold Albert M.
Hageman Gregory S.
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
The Government Of The United States Of America As Represented By
The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
University Of Iowa Research Foundation
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