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H626R and R124C mutations of the TGFBI (BIGH3) gene caused lattice corneal dystrophy in Vietnamese people.
The British journal of ophthalmology - 1 Jun 2003
Chau H M, Ha N T, Cung L X, Thanh T K, Fujiki K, Murakami A, Kanai A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Mutations of the human transforming growth factor beta induced gene (TGFBI) were reported to cause lattice corneal dystrophy (LCD) in various nationalities. This study analysed the TGFBI gene in Vietnamese people with LCD. METHODS: 13 unrelated families, including 34 patients and 21 unaffected members were examined. 50 normal Vietnamese people served as controls. Blood samples were collected....
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