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Molecular basis of Peters anomaly in Saudi Arabia.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Dec 2004
Edward Deepak, Al Rajhi Ali, Lewis Richard Alan, Curry Stacey, Wang Zongren, Bejjani Bassem
Abstract excerpt
Peters anomaly (PA) and primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) are genetically and phenotypically distinct conditions. Mutations in cytochrome P4501B1 (CYP1B1) are the most common cause of PCG in Saudi Arabia. Recent evidence suggests that there may be common genetic factors to these conditions. To determine the molecular basis of PA, 11 study subjects with PA from 10 Saudi Arabian families were recruited. Experienced...
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