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PROM1 gene variations in Brazilian patients with macular dystrophy.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Salles Mariana Vallim, Motta Fabiana Louise, Dias da Silva Elton, Varela Lima Teixeira Patricia, Antunes Costa Kárita, Filippelli-Silva Rafael, Martin Renan, Pesquero João Bosco, Ferraz Sallum Juliana Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the pathogenicity of the prominin-1 (PROM1) gene has already been described as associated with autosomal dominant Stargardt disease, little is known about sequence variations in this gene. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate PROM1 gene sequence variations in patients with macular dystrophy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study evaluated variations in the PROM1 gene...
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