Proteomic Approaches to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Mechanisms and Biomarkers

About the Research Project
Program
Award Type
Standard
Award Amount
$100,000
Active Dates
July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2017
Grant ID
G2015039
Summary
Glaucoma is an age-related ocular disease and leading cause of blindness. While age and intraocular pressure (IOP) are major risk factors for the development of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), eye doctors cannot yet predict who will develop POAG. The identification of additional risk factors is a high priority. The proposed research will identify glaucoma-altered proteins in the clear fluid at the front of the eye (i.e., aqueous humor) that will lead to improved understanding of disease mechanisms and the identification of biomarkers that will assist in caring for glaucoma patients.
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