Patents Assigned to Universtity of Iowa Research Foundation
  • Variants in complement regulatory genes predict age-related macular degeneration
    Publication number: 20080261211
    Abstract: Methods for identifying a subject at risk for developing AMD are disclosed, as are kits which can be used to practice the methods. The methods include identifying specific protective or risk polymorphisms or genotypes from the subject's genetic material, including polymorphisms in the BF, C2 and/or CFH genes. Microarrays and kits for use in these methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicants: Universtity of Iowa Research Foundation, The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, National Institutes of Health Office of Technology Transfer
    Inventors: Rando L. Allikmets, Gregory S. Hageman, Michael C. Dean, Albert M. Gold