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Protein closely linked to commonest cause of blindness (manchester.ac.uk)
submitted by UniOfManchester
KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
This is an important step in better understanding the cause of AMD. The exact cause is still unclear, although science currently knows certain things seem to make it worse (UV, smoking).
A method of predicting the disease early, before the person shows symptoms, can also help people start preventative measures early, thus delaying the onset more.
A method of predicting the disease early, before the person shows symptoms, can also help people start preventative measures early, thus delaying the onset more.
JynxBJJ 1 points 3y ago
One paragraph in case you don’t wNt to go read the whole thing:
The protein, called FHR4, was found by the team to be present at higher levels in the blood of patients with AMD compared to individuals of a similar age without the disease.
The protein, called FHR4, was found by the team to be present at higher levels in the blood of patients with AMD compared to individuals of a similar age without the disease.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
Another part that could be useful.
“So apart from improving understanding of how AMD is caused, this work provides a way of predicting risk of the disease by simply measuring blood levels of FHR4.
He added: “It also provides a new route to treatment by reducing the blood levels of FHR4 to restore immune system function in the eyes.
“So apart from improving understanding of how AMD is caused, this work provides a way of predicting risk of the disease by simply measuring blood levels of FHR4.
He added: “It also provides a new route to treatment by reducing the blood levels of FHR4 to restore immune system function in the eyes.
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