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Identification of a dominant negative homeodomain mutation in Rieger syndrome.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 22 Jun 2001
Saadi I, Semina E V, Amendt B A, Harris D J, Murphy K P, Murray J C, Russo A F
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the PITX2 bicoid-like homeobox gene cause Rieger syndrome. Rieger syndrome is an autosomal-dominant human disorder characterized by glaucoma as well as dental hypoplasia, mild craniofacial dysmorphism, and umbilical stump abnormalities. PITX2 has also been implicated in the development of multiple organs and left-right asymmetry in the body plan. The PITX2 homeodomain has a lysine at position 50,...
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