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A novel locus (CORD12) for autosomal dominant cone-rod dystrophy on chromosome 2q24.2-2q33.1.
BMC medical genetics - 15 Apr 2011
Manes Gaël, Hebrard Maxime, Bocquet Béatrice, Meunier Isabelle, Coustes-Chazalette Delphine, Sénéchal Audrey, Bolland-Augé Anne, Zelenika Diana, Hamel Christian P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rod-cone dystrophy, also known as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and cone-rod dystrophy (CRD) are degenerative retinal dystrophies leading to blindness. To identify new genes responsible for these diseases, we have studied one large non consanguineous French family with autosomal dominant (ad) CRD. METHODS: Family members underwent detailed ophthalmological examination. Linkage analysis using...
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