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MedlinePlus is an online health information resource. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). To promote the transmission of knowledge, this entry collection contains information about the effects of genetic variation on human health transferred from MedlinePlus.

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RAD21 Gene
RAD21 cohesin complex component
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RAB3GAP1 Gene
RAB3 GTPase activating protein catalytic subunit 1
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RAB27A Gene
RAB27A, member RAS oncogene family
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Neuromyelitis Optica
Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.
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Leprosy
Leprosy, also called Hansen disease, is a disorder known since ancient times. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious, which means that it can be passed from person to person.
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PURA Gene
purine rich element binding protein A
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Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome
Lenz microphthalmia syndrome is a condition characterized by abnormal development of the eyes and several other parts of the body. It occurs almost exclusively in males.
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Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus
Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus is a disorder of water balance. The body normally balances fluid intake with the excretion of fluid in urine. However, people with neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus produce too much urine (polyuria), which causes them to be excessively thirsty (polydipsia). Affected people need to urinate frequently, which can disrupt daily activities and sleep.
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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe condition characterized by recurrent seizures (epilepsy) that begin early in life.
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Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a disorder characterized by the growth of noncancerous tumors in the nervous system.
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