Moran Eye Center Researchers (IMAGE) University of Utah Health Caption Researchers from the John A. Moran Eye Center's Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine (SCTM) found HtrA1 protein normally increases with age in the eye at the retinal pigmented epithelium-Bruch's membrane interface. Pictured are lead author Brandi L. Williams, PhD, (right) and SCTM Executive Director Gregory S. Hageman, PhD. Credit John A. Moran Eye Center Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.