The Albinism Database is edited by William Oetting, University of Minnesota. This database includes mutations associated with all major known forms of oculocutaneous and ocular albinism. The Albinism Database is part of the Locus Specific Mutation Databases of the Human Genome Variation Society..
Please use this link for the submission of new mutations.
Table of pigment associated genes
This table is a list of mouse coat color associated genes, their human homologues and associated human diseases. There are also links to Jackson Laboratories and OMIM for each of the loci.
International Albinism Center Homepage
PanAmerican Society for Pigment Cell Research.
The PASPCR is a society of scientists having expertise in the fields of biology, chemistry, medicine, physics and all other sciences involved in research on normal and atypical pigment cells in humans and atypical pigment cells in humans and other animals and to encourage the exchange and dissemination of information regarding all aspects of pigmentation.
International Federation of Pigment Cell Societies.
The IFPCS is a federation of regional scientific societies devoted to the study of various aspects of pigment cells.
Fine print section
This mutation database is part of the Locus Specific Mutation Databases of the Human Genome Variation Society.
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The information provided in this database is accurate to the best of our ability, but the authors make no guarantee of its reliability.
For suggestions, comments or corrections please contact: Bill Oetting at
This page was modified last on September 21, 2009.
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