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[Genetics of oculocutaneous albinism].
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft - 1 Aug 2007
Zühlke C, Stell A, Käsmann-Kellner B
Abstract excerpt
Albinism comprises a heterogeneous group of nonprogressive genetic disorders characterized by the absence of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and/or eyes. Hypopigmentation or complete lack of pigmentation is caused by an enzyme deficiency involving the production, metabolism, or distribution of melanin. Clinically, oculocutaneous and ocular types, as well as syndromes associated with albinism resulting from...
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