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Wen Li0
Kang Zhang0
Konstantin Petrukhin0
Date of Patent
August 15, 2006
0Patent Application Number
102767320
Date Filed
May 11, 2001
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
The gene responsible for Stargardt-like macular dystrophy has been identified, along with its normal allelic form. The mutant gene encodes a mutant protein containing a frameshift mutation, resulting in abnormal fatty acid synthesis and transport in the retina. Also disclosed are assays for Stargardt-like macular dystrophy and therapies.
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