Described herein are methods and compositions for the detection of transthyretin (TTR), retinol binding protein (RBP) and retinol complex formation. The methods and compositions described herein also provide for the screening of modulators of retinol-RBP-TTR complex formation. Furthermore, the methods and compositions provide for therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and/or dystrophies.
本文描述的是检测转
甲状腺素(
TTR)、
视黄醇结合蛋白(RBP)和
视黄醇复合物形成的方法和组合物。本文所述的方法和组合物还可用于筛选
视黄醇-RBP-
TTR 复合物形成的调节剂。此外,这些方法和组合物还提供了治疗和/或预防老年性黄斑变性和/或营养不良的治疗剂。