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Genetic causes of inherited retinal diseases among Israeli Jews of Ethiopian ancestry.
Molecular vision - 1 Jan 2023
Ben Yosef Tamar, Banin Eyal, Chervinsky Elana, Shalev Stavit A, Leibu Rina, Mezer Eedy, Rotenstreich Ygal, Goldenberg-Cohen Nitza, Weiss Shirel, Khan Muhammad Imran, Panneman Daan M, Hitti-Malin Rebekkah J, Weiner Chen, Roosing Susanne, Cremers Frans P M, Pras Eran, Zur Dinah, Newman Hadas, Deitch Iris, Sharon Dror, Ehrenberg Miriam
Abstract excerpt
Purpose: This study sought to describe the phenotype frequency and genetic basis of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) among a nationwide cohort of Israeli Jewish patients of Ethiopian ancestry. Methods: Patients' data-including demographic, clinical, and genetic information-were obtained through members of the Israeli Inherited Retinal Disease Consortium (IIRDC). Genetic analysis was performed by either Sanger...
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