Functional Study of HTRA1 and Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Identification and functional studies of the HTRA1, a gene that has substantial impact on the risk of AMD, may define key molecular pathways involved in its pathogenesis. The experiments will yield novel mechanistic insights relevant to the pathogenesis of both early and late AMD. This may lead to therapies directed at the underlying cause and pre-symptomatic diagnosis leading to earlier intervention.

Identification and functional studies of the HTRA1, a gene that has substantial impact on the risk of AMD, may define key molecular pathways involved in its pathogenesis. The experiments will yield novel mechanistic insights relevant to the pathogenesis of both early and late AMD. This may lead to therapies directed at the underlying cause and pre-symptomatic diagnosis leading to earlier intervention.