Article
Genetic Spectrum and Characteristics of Hereditary Optic Neuropathy in Taiwan.
Genes - 31 Aug 2021
Lin Chao-Wen, Huang Ching-Wen, Luo Allen Chilun, Chou Yuh-Tsyr, Huang Yu-Shu, Chen Pei-Lung, Chen Ta-Ching
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary optic neuropathy (HON) is a group of genetically heterogeneous diseases that cause optic nerve atrophy and lead to substantial visual impairment. HON may present with optic nerve atrophy only or in association with various systemic abnormalities. Although a genetic survey is indispensa...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Female
- GTP Phosphohydrolases
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Male
- Membrane Proteins
