Article
[Autosomal dominant inherited corneal dystrophies associated with TGFBI mutation].
Nippon Ganka Gakkai zasshi - 1 Oct 2001
Mashima Y, Yamada M, Oguchi Y
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations of the transforming growth factor beta-induced (TGFBI) gene whose product is called keratoepithelin (KE) have been identified in 4 major autosomal dominantly inherited corneal dystrophies. The purpose of this study was to identify the mutations in Japanese patients with these dystrophies, and to investigate the nature of corneal deposits. METHOD: Mutations of the TGFBI gene were screened by...
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