PRPF8

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Disease Category: autosomal dominant
Patient Population: —
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Institution(s) Conducting Research: National Basic Research Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, International S&T Cooperation Program of China, Beijing Nova Program

Where things stand · Clinical trials

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Brief description

A clear, everyday-language overview of this gene.

Mutations in PRPF8 cause progressive degeneration of the retina and finally retinitis pigmentosa (adRP). Autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary degenerative eye disease due to progressive cell death in rod-type and cone-type cells. Mutations in several core spliceosomal components such as PRPF8, SNRNP200, PRPF6 and PRPF31 have been reported to be closely related to adRP. However, the precise mechanism by which these gene mutations lead to adRP remains unknown.

Strategies to preserve eye health

Everyday steps that may help protect remaining vision.

Institution(s) Conducting Research: National Basic Research Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, International S&T Cooperation Program of China, Beijing Nova Program

Support, accessibility and family guidance(the same for every gene)

This guidance applies to anyone living with an inherited retinal condition, whichever gene is involved. Anything specific to this gene is in the section above.

Ask before helping: People differ widely in what assistance they want, and it changes by task and by day. Asking first respects that, and avoids help that gets in the way.
Low-vision rehabilitation: Low-vision specialists work on practical skills and tools for the sight someone has — lighting, contrast, magnification, orientation and mobility.
Accessible technology: Screen readers, magnification, high-contrast modes and voice control are built into phones and computers. Small settings changes often help sooner than new equipment.
School and work: Accommodations are often available well before vision loss is severe. Starting the conversation early usually makes it easier.
Emotional and community support: A genetic result affects the whole family. Connecting with others living with RP helps people feel less alone with it.
Genetic counselling: A genetic counsellor can explain what a result means for relatives, and what testing options exist, without anyone being pushed into a decision.

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