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Cataracts Genetics
New cataracts genetics research from Mackay Memorial Hospital outlined
December 24th, 2006
New research, "A novel IGnT allele responsible for the adult i phenotype," is the subject of a report. "The adult i phenotype has been characterized as the presence of a very low level of I antigen but a high quantity of I antigen on red blood cells (RBCs). It has been noted that this rare phenotype is partially associated with congenital cataracts," scientists in Taipei, Taiwan report. "It has been demonstrated that the human I locus expresses three IGnT forms, IGnTA, IGnTB, and IGnTC, and that the IGnTC gene is responsible for the I antigen expression on RBCs. This report describes molecular genetic analysis of a Taiwanese person with the adult i phenotype but without...
Source: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week (2006-12-24)
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