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CRYBB1 mutation associated with congenital cataract and microcornea.
Molecular vision - 8 Aug 2005
Willoughby Colin E, Shafiq Ayad, Ferrini Walter, Chan Louie Loh Yen, Billingsley Gail, Priston Megan, Mok Calvin, Chandna Arvind, Kaye Stephen, Héon Elise
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The molecular characterization of a UK family with an autosomal dominant congenital cataract associated with microcornea is reported. METHODS: Family history and clinical data were recorded. This phenotype was linked to a 7.6 cM region of chromosome 22q11.2-q12.2, spanning the beta-crystallin gene cluster (ZMax of 3.91 for marker D22S1114 at theta=0). Candidate genes were PCR amplified and screened for...
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