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Intrafamilial clinical heterogeneity associated with a novel mutation of the retinal degeneration slow/peripherin gene.
Ophthalmic research - 1 Jan 2007
Simonelli Francesca, Testa Francesco, Marini Valeria, Interlandi Emanuela, Rossi Settimio, Pognuz Derri Roman, Virgili Gianni, Garrè Cecilia, Bandello Francesco
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AIMS: To identify the phenotypic variations in 6 related individuals affected by a novel mutation in the retinal degeneration slow/peripherin gene. METHODS: Ten family members underwent ophthalmologic assessment with slit-lamp biomicroscopy, dilated fundus examination, fundus photography, autofluorescence imaging and electrophysiological tests. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples of all family members (n...
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