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Albinism: Classification, Clinical Characteristics, and Recent Findings

2009238 citationsReview

Authors

C. Gail Summers · University of Minnesota

Abstract

Albinism is caused by several different genes. Heterogeneity in clinical phenotype indicates that expressivity is variable.

Topics & Keywords

melanin and skin pigmentation Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Skin Protection and Aging

Publication Details

Published in: Optometry and Vision Science

Volume 86, Issue 6, pp. 659-662

DOI: 10.1097/opx.0b013e3181a5254c

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 2.94

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