摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a method for screening therapeutic agents, defined as SCAP antagonists, for use in combating diseases associated with elevated lipid levels, said method comprising detecting or assaying the extent or result of transcriptional activity or binding between a control SCAP antagonist and SCAP, in the presence of and absence of said agent. Also claimed are therapeuic agents which are antagonists of SCAP, identified by such a method and their use in combating diseases associated with elevated lipid levels.</p> |