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Macular maldevelopment in ATF6-mediated retinal dysfunction.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Dec 2019
Ritter Markus, Arno Gavin, Ba-Abbad Rola, Holder Graham E, Webster Andrew R
Abstract excerpt
Background: Achromatopsia has been previously associated with mutations in the ATF6 gene. Rod-monochromatism, foveal hypoplasia, and disruption of the subfoveal photoreceptor layer are described as phenotypical features. We report detailed structural and electrophysiological assessment of two patients from two families, one manifesting severe macular maldevelopment and one with foveal hypoplasia.Materials and...
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