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Genetics and molecular pathology of Stargardt-like macular degeneration.
Progress in retinal and eye research - 1 May 2010
Vasireddy Vidyullatha, Wong Paul, Ayyagari Radha
Abstract excerpt
Stargardt-like macular degeneration (STGD3) is an early onset, autosomal dominant macular degeneration. STGD3 is characterized by a progressive pathology, the loss of central vision, atrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium, and accumulation of lipofuscin, clinical features that are also characteristic of age-related macular degeneration. The onset of clinical symptoms in STGD3, however, is typically observed...
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