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Mutations in the gamma-actin gene (ACTG1) are associated with dominant progressive deafness (DFNA20/26).
American journal of human genetics - 1 Nov 2003
Zhu M, Yang T, Wei S, DeWan A T, Morell R J, Elfenbein J L, Fisher R A, Leal S M, Smith R J H, Friderici K H
Abstract excerpt
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is a significant problem in the population. The genetic contribution to age-related hearing loss is estimated to be 40%-50%. Gene mutations that cause nonsyndromic progressive hearing loss with early onset may provide insight into the etiology of presbycusis...
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