The role of molecular genetic diagnosis in prediction and prevention of age specific pathology
Bochkov, N.P.; Solov'eva, D.V.; Strekalov, D.L.; Khavinson, V.Kh.
Klinicheskaia Meditsina 80(2): 4-8
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2149 PMID: 11898720 Document Number: 542795
A method of molecular-genetic diagnosis of diseases in hereditary predisposition developed by the authors is novel in geriatric practice. It allows to predict such prevalent age-specific diseases as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's and some malignancies. Assessment of molecular-genetic, clinical and laboratory data can identify predisposition or early symptoms of the disease. Special system of prophylaxis and pathogenetic treatment is designed to prevent development of genetically predetermined age-specific diseases.