ALG2 mutation (IMAGE)

Heidelberg University

ALG2 mutation

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The retina of the medaka fish with a mutation in the ALG2 gene shows progressive loss (magenta colours) of the rod cells (left) in contrast to wild-type specimens. This symptom is also known as night blindness or retinitis pigmentosa.

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Clara Becker

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