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BEST1

gene
Also known as: bestrophin 1
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  • macular degeneration
    macular degeneration
    / Other forms of macular degeneration

    … in a gene known as BEST1 (bestrophin 1). Stargardt macular dystrophy, which is the most common genetic form of macular degeneration, is the only form inherited in an autosomal recessive manner (disease occurs only when mutations are inherited from both parents). It is caused by mutations in a gene called…

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    … in a gene known as BEST1 (bestrophin 1). Stargardt macular dystrophy, which is the most common genetic form of macular degeneration, is the only form inherited in an autosomal recessive manner (disease occurs only when mutations are inherited from both parents). It is caused by mutations in a gene called…

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