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Multimodal characterization of a novel mutation causing vitamin B6-responsive gyrate atrophy.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Aug 2018
Cui Xuan, Jauregui Ruben, Park Karen Sophia, Tsang Stephen H
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PURPOSE: Gyrate atrophy (GA) is a rare chorioretinal degeneration that results in the deterioration of night and peripheral vision, eventually leading to blindness. The disorder is caused by mutations in the gene encoding ornithine aminotransferase (OAT), causing increased levels of plasma ornithine. Treatment revolves around lowering plasma ornithine levels, with vitamin B6 supplementation being the preferred...
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