Analysis of human transforming growth factor beta-induced gene mutation in corneal dystrophy.

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Analysis of human transforming growth factor beta-induced gene mutation in corneal dystrophy.

Chinese medical journal - 1 Sept 2004

Li Yang, Sun Xu-guang, Ren Hui-yuan, Dong Bing, Wang Zhi-qun, Sun Xiu-ying

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BACKGROUND: Corneal dystrophy is a group of inherited blinding diseases of the cornea. This study was to identify the mutations of the keratoepithelin (KE) gene for proper diagnosis of corneal dystrophy. METHODS: Three families with corneal dystrophy were analysed. Thirteen individuals at risk for corneal dystrophy in family A, the proband and her son in family B, and the proband in family C were examined after...

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Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
Extracellular Matrix Proteins
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mutation
Transforming Growth Factor beta

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PMID: 15377440

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