Patents Assigned to deCODE genetics efh
  • GENETIC VARIANTS ON CHR 15Q24 AS MARKERS FOR USE IN DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EXFOLIATION SYNDROME AND GLAUCOMA
    Publication number: 20090035279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing a susceptibility to an ocular disorder, including glaucoma and exfoliation syndrome. The invention provides methods of diagnosing an increased or decreased susceptibility to exfoliation syndrome and glaucoma, and methods for risk assessment, treatment and prognosis. The invention further relates to kits for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: deCODE genetics efh
    Inventors: Gudmar Thorleifsson, Kristinn P. Magnusson