Abstract

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the primary cause of blindness in people over age 65 years. The disease results in the loss of photoreceptor cells and pigmented epithelium in the affected area. This project is designed to gain some understanding of the origin of ARMD by examining the effect of endogenous metabolites on the survival of the pigment epithelium of the eye.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Academic Research Enhancement Awards (AREA) (R15)
Project #
1R15EY012522-01
Application #
2839781
Study Section
Visual Sciences C Study Section (VISC)
Project Start
1999-09-01
Project End
2004-09-30
Budget Start
1999-09-01
Budget End
2004-09-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Department
Biology
Type
Other Domestic Higher Education
DUNS #
City
Edwardsville
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
62026