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The clinical spectrum of albinism in humans.
Molecular medicine today - 1 Aug 1996
Oetting W S, Brilliant M H, King R A
Abstract excerpt
Oculocutaneous albinism is characterized by a congenital reduction or absence of melanin pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. The reduction in the hair and skin results in a change in color but no change in the development or function of these tissues, while the absence of melanin pigment in the eye leads to abnormal development and function. Of particular interest are mutations that are associated with a slow...
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