An Overview of the Genetics of <i>ABCA4</i> Retinopathies, an Evolving Story

Stargardt disease (STGD1) and <i>ABCA4</i> retinopathies (ABCA4R) are caused by pathogenic variants in the <i>ABCA4</i> gene inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The gene encodes an importer flippase protein that prevents the build-up of vitamin A derivatives that are...

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Main Authors: Saoud Al-Khuzaei, Suzanne Broadgate, Charlotte R. Foster, Mital Shah, Jing Yu, Susan M. Downes, Stephanie Halford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/8/1241