The clinical spectrum of albinism in humans.

doi:10.1016/1357-4310(96)81798-9

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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

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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 e...

Topics

Albinism, Oculocutaneous
Animals
Carrier Proteins
Chromosome Mapping
Genetic Linkage
Humans
Melanins
Membrane Proteins
Membrane Transport Proteins
Monophenol Monooxygenase
Mutation
X Chromosome

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