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Retinitis Pigmentosa: Rhodopsin Mutations by itsvaishp is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative eye disease caused by mutations in the rhodopsin gene. These mutations prevent rhodopsin from forming a functional chromophore, causing it to remain in the endoplasmic reticulum and triggering apoptosis. There is no cure, but vitamin supplements, gene therapy, and retinal implants have helped slow vision loss for some patients. Further research into gene therapy holds promise for developing an effective treatment.
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