Diagnostic and screening methods based on monocyte PKC activity

摘要

The invention features a method for evaluating PKC activity in vascular tissues. The invention also features methods for diagnosing cardiovascular and diabetes related disorders, and for identifying and evaluating treatments for cardiovascular or diabetes related disorders. Methods for identifying and evaluating treatments for aging are also included. The methods include measuring PKC activity in monocytes as a surrogate for PKC activity in other tissues.