One protein could reverse age-related vision loss
The development of new AMD treatments may be helped by determining the structure of the protein vitronectin. This protein is implicated in age related macular degeneration (AMD) and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Source: Sanford Burnham Prebys
Francesca Marassi Ph.D. is leading a research team led by Sanford Burnham Prebys Professor Francesca Marassi to uncover the molecular secrets behind macular degeneration. Macular degeneration causes 90% of age-related blindness.
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