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A homozygous nonsense CEP250 mutation combined with a heterozygous nonsense C2orf71 mutation is associated with atypical Usher syndrome.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jul 2014
Khateb Samer, Zelinger Lina, Mizrahi-Meissonnier Liliana, Ayuso Carmen, Koenekoop Robert K, Laxer Uri, Gross Menachem, Banin Eyal, Sharon Dror
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Usher syndrome (USH) is a heterogeneous group of inherited retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) caused by mutations in at least 12 genes. Our aim is to identify additional USH-related genes. METHODS: Clinical examination included visual acuity test, funduscopy and electroretinography. Genetic analysis included homozygosity mapping and whole exome sequencing (WES). RESULTS: A...
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