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Screening of the USH1G gene among Spanish patients with Usher syndrome. Lack of mutations and evidence of a minor role in the pathogenesis of the syndrome.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Sept 2007
Aller Elena, Jaijo Teresa, Beneyto Magdalena, Nájera Carmen, Morera Constantino, Pérez-Garrigues Herminio, Ayuso Carmen, Millán Jose
Abstract excerpt
The Usher syndrome (USH) is an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder characterized by the association of sensorineural hearing loss, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and, in some cases, vestibular dysfunction. The USH1G gene, encoding SANS, has been found to cause both Usher syndrome type I and atypical Usher syndrome. 109 Spanish unrelated patients suffering from Usher syndrome type I, type II, type III and...
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