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Stargardt's disease and the ABCR gene.
Seminars in ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Westerfeld Corey, Mukai Shizuo
Abstract excerpt
Stargardt's disease is an autosomal recessive form of juvenile macular degeneration. The clinical presentation, relevant ancillary tests, and classic histologic features will be reviewed. The role of genetic mutations in the pathophysiology of Stargardt's disease will also be explored. Stargardt's disease is caused by mutations in the ABCR (ABCA4) gene on chromosome 1. Mutations in this gene have also been...
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