Essays about: "Leber congenital amaurosis"

Found 3 essays containing the words Leber congenital amaurosis.

1. 1. Utilizing CRISPR/cas9-mediated technology to treat inherited retinal diseases : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Yedizza Rautavaara; [2022]
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   Abstract : Inherited retinal diseases are considered as a leading cause of vision loss in a young population. Neither a permanent cure nor long-term treatment has yet been discovered. READ MORE

3. 2. Progressive retinal atrophy in cats

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Aida Wolf; [2019]
   Keywords : Progressive retinal atrophy; retinal degeneration; cat; feline;

   Abstract : Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of inherited retinopathies observed in multiple species. This literature study focuses on PRA observed in five different cat breeds: Abyssinian, Siamese, Persian, Bengal and African black-footed cat. READ MORE

4. 3. Hunden som modell för ärftlig retinopati hos människa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Susanna Berger; [2017]
   Keywords : retinopati; Retinitis pigmentosa; Leber congenital amaurosis; hund; modelldjur; genterapi;

   Abstract : This literature review aims to evaluate the dog as a model organism for research concerning retinopathy, as well as gene therapy as a potential treatment. At least 256 genes and 300 mutations associated with hereditary retinopathy in humans have been identified. In canines, 28 such genes have been identified. READ MORE