oculocutaneous albinism type 2 (OCA2) in humans

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:genetic_disorder
gptkb:autosomal_recessive_disorder
gptkbp:affects melanin production
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:OCA2
brown oculocutaneous albinism
gptkbp:associatedWith increased risk of skin cancer
gptkbp:characterizedBy gptkb:visual_impairment
hypopigmentation of eyes
hypopigmentation of hair
hypopigmentation of skin
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
clinical examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1989
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome gptkb:chromosome_15q12-q13
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:OCA2_gene
gptkbp:OMIM 203200
gptkbp:prevalence gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
African-American populations
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:strabismus
nystagmus
photophobia
reduced visual acuity
gptkbp:treatment sun protection
visual aids
regular skin checks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:pink-eyed_dilution_gene
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label oculocutaneous albinism type 2 (OCA2) in humans

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