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Rescue of peripheral vestibular function in Usher syndrome mice using a splice-switching antisense oligonucleotide.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Sept 2017
Vijayakumar Sarath, Depreux Frederic F, Jodelka Francine M, Lentz Jennifer J, Rigo Frank, Jones Timothy A, Hastings Michelle L
Abstract excerpt
Usher syndrome type 1C (USH1C/harmonin) is associated with profound retinal, auditory and vestibular dysfunction. We have previously reported on an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO-29) that dramatically improves auditory function and balance behavior in mice homozygous for the harmonin mutation Ush1c c.216G > A following a single systemic administration. The findings were suggestive of improved vestibular function;...
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