Description

Scientific Background

Senior-Løken syndrome (SLS) is an autosomal recessive condition in which nephronophthisis is present in combination with retinitis pigmentosa or Leber congenital amaurosis. The prevalence is estimated at about 1:1,000,000. Similar to nephronophthisis, Senior-Løken syndrome is counted among the so-called ciliopathies. This group of diseases shows great gene locus heterogeneity. At present, nine associated genes are known for SLS.

References

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