abstract |
The present invention relates to novel human retina-specific proteins C7orf9, C12orf7, MPP4 and F379, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding these proteins. Also provided are a vector, a host cell, an antibody, and a method of genetic recombination for producing these human proteins. The present invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating retinal degenerative diseases, such as AMD. |