Article
[Oculo-cutaneous albinism in man. Biochemical, genetic, clinical, and population aspects].
Archivio per le scienze mediche - 1 Jan 2000
Cassero C, Montana R
Abstract excerpt
Oculocutaneous albinism comprises hereditary disorders in which there is a congenital absence or reduction of melanin in the skin, hair and eyes, coupled with nystagmus, photophobia and reduced visual acuity. The body is unable to make melanin (a compound derived from the metabolism of tyrosine)...
Topics
- Albinism
- Genotype
- Hair
- Hair Color
- Humans
- Melanins
- Melanocytes
- Retinal Pigments
- Skin Pigmentation
- Tyrosine