DISEASE ASSOCIATED GENES

摘要

The present invention relates to genes whose expression is correlated to diseases related to how the eye focuses light. In particular, the invention relates to methods for the treatment, diagnosing and methods of monitoring diseases disturbing emmetropia, such as myopia or hyperopia using the genes provided by the present invention. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of screening compounds for use in treatment of diseases disturbing emmetropia, such as myopia or hyperopia as well as kits and arrays for use in identifying such diseases.