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Susceptibility genes for age-related maculopathy (ARM) on chromosome 10q26

US7695909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

Michael Gorin · Rockville, US
Johanna Jakobsdottir · Pittsburgh, US
Yvette P. Conley · Huntingdon, US
Daniel E. Weeks · Pittsburgh, US
Tammy S. Mah-Fraser · Edmonton, CA
Robert Ferrell · Pittsburgh, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 7, 2006
Grant date	Apr 13, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods.

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