GPNMB/OSTEOACTIVIN AS A BIOMARKER AND DRUG TARGET IN CARDIAC DISEASES

摘要

The present invention relates to the gene Gpnmb and its use as a genetic marker in the incidence of cardiovascular conditions and cardiac diseases, such as complications derived from myocardial infarction. Gpnmb provides a valuable tool both for diagnostic as well as therapeutic approaches, in order to treat or prevent cardiovascular conditions and cardiac diseases, in particular complications derived from myocardial infarction.