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Association between missense mutations in the BBS2 gene and nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa.
JAMA ophthalmology - 1 Mar 2015
Shevach Elia, Ali Manir, Mizrahi-Meissonnier Liliana, McKibbin Martin, El-Asrag Mohammed, Watson Christopher M, Inglehearn Chris F, Ben-Yosef Tamar, Blumenfeld Anat, Jalas Chaim, Banin Eyal, Sharon Dror
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: A large number of genes can cause inherited retinal degenerations when mutated. It is important to identify the cause of disease for a better disease prognosis and a possible gene-specific therapeutic intervention. OBJECTIVE: To identify the cause of disease in families with nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Patients and family members were recruited for the study...
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