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Title: Gene conversion between red and defective green opsin gene in blue cone monochromacy

Journal Article · · Genomics

Blue cone monochromacy is an X-linked condition in which the function of both the red pigment gene (RCP) and the green pigment gene (GCP) is impaired. Blue cone monochromacy can be due to a red/green gene array rearrangement existing of a single red/green hybrid gene and an inactivating C203R point mutation in both RCP and GCP. The flanking sequences of the C230R mutation in exon 4 of RCP were characteristic for GCP, indicating that this mutation was transferred from GCP into RCP by gene conversion. 23 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
258255
Journal Information:
Genomics, Vol. 29, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: 20 Sep 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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