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Researchers Identify Underlying Disease Mechanism in RVCL

Post author:Jessica Lynn
Post published:July 3, 2024
Post category:Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukodystrophy

Researchers have previously linked TREX1 gene mutations to the development of a rare inherited small vessel disease called retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy (RVCL). What researchers didn't know was why these genetic…

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