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De novo deletion removes a conserved motif in the C-terminus of ABCA4 and results in cone-rod dystrophy.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2006
Stenirri Stefania, Battistella Stefania, Fermo Isabella, Manitto Maria Pia, Martina Elisabetta, Brancato Rosario, Ferrari Maurizio, Cremonesi Laura
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BACKGROUND: Mutations in the retina-specific ABC transporter (ABCA4) gene are associated with different types of macular degeneration, including Stargardt disease, cone-rod dystrophy, Fundus flavimaculatus, Retinitis pigmentosa and probably age-related macular degeneration. METHODS: Screening for mutations in the ABCA4 gene was performed using denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography and direct...
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