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Next-generation sequencing targeted disease panel in rod-cone retinal dystrophies in Māori and Polynesian reveals novel changes and a common founder mutation.
Clinical & experimental ophthalmology - 1 Dec 2017
Vincent Andrea L, Abeysekera Nandoun, van Bysterveldt Katherine A, Oliver Verity F, Ellingford Jamie M, Barton Stephanie, Black Graeme Cm
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IMPORTANCE: This study identifies unique genetic variation observed in a cohort of Māori and Polynesian patients with rod-cone retinal dystrophies using a targeted next-generation sequencing retinal disease gene panel. BACKGROUND: With over 250 retinal disease genes identified, genetic diagnosis is still only possible in 60-70% of individuals and even less within unique ethnic groups. DESIGN: Prospective genetic...
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