Diabetic Retinopathy

New database of eye diseases available for research

Published in Health and Medicine Week, October 20th, 2003

Researchers who are focused on eye diseases are now able to access a new bank of material that has been collected by Asterand, the Detroit based human tissue research bank.

The new material will help researchers seeking the genetic basis for a wide range of diseases, including glaucoma, advanced macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The bank includes materials from systemic diseases affecting the eye such as vascular disease and hypertension.

Announcing the availability of the material this week, Asterand CEO Randal Charlton said, "Many of the world's major biotechnology companies are targeting ocular diseases. Many of these companies give...

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2003-10-20)

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