Scientists Identify New Protein That Drives Age-Related Blindness, Uncover Potential Therapy
The findings have the potential to lead to novel drugs for age-related macular degeneration that would target the disease soon after diagnosis
Epoch Times , Bio and Archives--December 7, 2024
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Researchers have identified a protein that may prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study published in the Developmental Cell on Oct. 2.
AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, affecting nearly 20 million Americans. As the population ages, this number is expected to rise significantly. Currently, there are no treatments that can stop AMD’s progression. More...
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