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LRMDA gene

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A gene that makes a protein involved in the formation of cells that make the pigment melanin, which gives color to skin and eyes. Mutations (changes) in the LRMDA gene have been found in a rare inherited condition called oculocutaneous albinism type 7. People with this condition have vision problems, very fair skin, and a high risk of developing skin cancer.
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