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Mutations in C8orf37, Encoding a Ciliary Protein, are Associated with Autosomal-Recessive Retinal Dystrophies with Early Macular Involvement
Immunohistochemical studies revealed C8orf37 localization at the base of the primary cilium of human retinal pigment epithelium cells . . .
Jan 13, 2012


CRB1 mutations in inherited retinal dystrophies
CLRN1, is a four-transmembrane protein predicted to be associated with ribbon synapses of photoreceptors and cochlear hair cells,
Dec 27, 2011


Mutant Prpf31 causes pre-mRNA splicing defects and rod photoreceptor cell degeneration in a zebrafish model for Retinitis pigmentosa
RP mutations have also been identified in a group of housekeeping genes that are involved in pre-mRNA splicing and represent . . .
Jul 29, 2011


CLRN1 mutations cause nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa
describe the mutations in the CLRN1 gene in patients from two consanguineous Pakistani families diagnosed with arRP
Jun 30, 2011


Scientists for the First Time Regenerate Sections of Retinas and Increase Visual Function With Stem
Fierce Biotech | May 16, 2011, 08:05 am | Boston | PRNewswire-US Newswire Scientists from Schepens Eye Research Institute are the first...
May 15, 2011


A Missense Mutation in DHDDS, Encoding Dehydrodolichyl Diphosphate Synthase, Is Associated with Autosomal-Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa in Ashkenazi Jews
Using homozygosity mapping in Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) patients with arRP, we identified a shared 1.7 Mb homozygous region on chromosome 1p36.1
Feb 11, 2011


Functional analysis of BBS3 A89V that results in non-syndromic retinal degeneration
Pamela R Pretorius , Mohammed A Aldahmesh , Fowzan S Alkuraya , Val C Sheffield , Diane C Slusarski | Human Molecular Genetics | 2011...
Jan 30, 2011


Cell-specific differences in the processing of the R14W CA4 mutant associated with retinitis pigmentosa 17
The RP17 form of [RP] is caused by an arginine to tryptophan (R14W) mutation in the signal sequence of carbonic anhydrase IV (CAIV).
Oct 14, 2010


Regenerative Therapy for Retinal Disorders
Discusses stem cells, dev stages of the eye field, eye field transcriptional factors, and endogenous and exogenous sources of stem cells.
Sep 30, 2010


A look at autoimmunity and inflammation in the eye
The structure of the eye is highly organized and complex, reflecting high degree of specialization that is required to support its function.
Aug 31, 2010


Identification and Functional Analysis of the Vision-Specific BBS3 (ARL6) Long Isoform
In this study we utilized two model systems, the zebrafish and mouse, to evaluate the function of a specific form of BBS (BBS3).
Mar 18, 2010


Disease-causing mutations in the CLRN1 gene alter normal CLRN1 protein trafficking to the plasma membrane
To determine the effects of USH3 mutations on CLRN1 function, we examined the cellular distribution and stability of both normal and mutant
Sep 8, 2009


CLRN1 Is Nonessential in the Mouse Retina but Is Required for Cochlear Hair Cell Development
Mutations in the CLRN1 gene cause Usher syndrome type 3 (USH3), a human disease characterized by progressive blindness and deafness.
Aug 13, 2009


Spectrum of the ocular phenotypes caused by BEST1 gene mutations
Histopathologic observations in BEST1-related diseases that expand our insight in the pathogenesis. Plus perspectives on future therapeutics
May 2, 2009


Pathogenesis of RP associated with apoptosis-inducing mutations in CA4
Apoptosis induced by the CA4 mutants could be prevented, at least partially, by treating the cells with dorzolamide, a CA inhibitor.
Mar 3, 2009


Genotyping and CA4 gene analysis in a Chinese family with retinitis pigmentosa
To illuminate pathogenic gene and mutation in a Chinese family with autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa
Dec 24, 2007


Hearing Loss in Children
JOHN A. GERMILLER MD, PhD | Pediatric Otolaryngology | 2007 | doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-04855-2.50009-5 Usher Syndrome Usher syndrome is...
Dec 1, 2007


Identification and characterization of a novel mutation in the carbonic anhydrase IV gene that causes retinitis pigmentosa
Novel mutation identified in CA4 that provides further evidence that impaired pH regulation may underlie photoreceptor degeneration in RP17.
Aug 30, 2007


Identification of photoreceptor genes affected by PRPF31 mutations associated with autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa
Identification of RNA transcripts associated with PRPF31-containing splicing complexes using an immunoprecipitation-coupled microarray . . .
Mar 9, 2007


Mutant carbonic anhydrase 4 impairs pH regulation and causes retinal photoreceptor degeneration
Abstract Retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) belong to the metabolically most active tissues in the human body. Efficient removal...
Jan 14, 2005
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