LRMDA gene
(... jeen)
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.