Article
Molecular evidence for non-penetrance in Best's disease.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 May 1994
Weber B H, Walker D, Müller B
Abstract excerpt
The present study provides evidence for a possible case of non-penetrance in Best's disease. We have analysed the at risk members of a three generation family with an established history of Best's disease by ophthalmoscopic examination, electrophysiological tests, and genetic analysis. The clinical examination identified 10 affected and five unaffected persons in this family. Genetic linkage analysis strongly...
Topics
- Adult
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11
- DNA, Satellite
- Electrooculography
- Gene Expression
- Genes, Dominant
- Genetic Linkage
- Haplotypes
- Humans
- Likelihood Functions
- Macular Degeneration
