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Progress on developing eyedrops to treat aniridia-associated keratopathy
Professor Martin Collinson is based at The Institute of Medical Sciences in the University of Aberdeen, and has been working on the roles of the PAX6 gene in eye development and adult life for over 25 years. He enjoys opportunities to … Continue reading
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Tagged Conference, Conference 2024, cornea, keratopathy, Martin Collinson, PAX6, research
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Testing if drugs can improve cornea regeneration
By researcher Martin Collinson Aniridia, caused by mutation in the so-called eye ‘master regulator gene’, PAX6, can impact on vision in several ways. In addition to the absence or near-absence of the iris, people with aniridia are at high risk … Continue reading
Funding for aniridia drug research in Aberdeen
The charity Fight for Sight is funding scientists at the University of Aberdeen to test two drugs for the treatment aniridia. The team will determine whether taking either of the drugs by mouth or as eye drops can restore levels … Continue reading
Cure for aniridia under spotlight
A new study has suggested potential eyedrop therapy for aniridia. Is the hype justified and what are the details? Aniridia is a genetic abnormality caused by mutations in the so-called ‘Master Regulator’ gene for eye development, PAX6. Because PAX6 is … Continue reading
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Tagged ataluren, Martin Collinson, PAX6, ribosome, Sharon Stewart Aniridia Trust
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