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Mutational Analysis of TYR, OCA2, SLC45A2, and TYRP1 Genes Identifies Novel and Reported Mutations in Chinese Families with Oculocutaneous Albinism.
Alternative therapies in health and medicine - 1 Oct 2023
Xu Bei, Chen Xiaofei, Li Hongyi
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Objective: This study aims to investigate the main types of oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and the distribution characteristics of mutations in the Chinese population. Additionally, genetic diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis were conducted for Chinese OCA families. Methods: A total of 116 blood DNA samples were collected from 40 unrelated families with suspected albinism. OCA gene testing and mutation screening were...
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