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Mapping a new genetic locus for X linked retinitis pigmentosa to Xq28.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2006
Melamud A, Shen G-Q, Chung D, Xi Q, Simpson E, Li L, Peachey N S, Zegarra H, Hagstrom S A, Wang Q K, Traboulsi E I
Abstract excerpt
We have defined a new genetic locus for an X linked form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) on chromosome Xq28. We examined 15 members of a family in which RP appeared to be transmitted in an X linked manner. Ocular examinations were performed, and fundus photographs and electroretinograms were obtained for selected patients. Blood samples were obtained from all patients and an additional seven family members who were...
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