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Macular Corneal Dystrophy

Body function:
Eyes
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Macular corneal dystrophy is a progressive eye disease caused by a mutation in the CHST6 gene, most commonly affecting Labrador Retrievers. This congenital disorder causes an accumulation of the carbohydrate glycosaminoglycans on the eye's surface, ultimately damaging vision.
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