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Splice site mutation in the peripherin/RDS gene associated with pattern dystrophy of the retina.
American journal of ophthalmology - 1 Nov 2001
Sears J E, Aaberg T A, Daiger S P, Moshfeghi D M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To report the phenotype and genotype of a splice site mutation at intron 2 of the peripherin/RDS gene in four half-siblings with pattern dystrophy of the retina. DESIGN: Experimental study. METHODS: In four siblings with a common mother and three separate fathers, complete ophthalmic examination, pedigree, electrophysiologic testing, and fluorescein angiography studies were obtained. Genomic DNA from...
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