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Presymptomatic genetic diagnosis for consulters from a large Chinese family with juvenile open angle glaucoma.
Molecular vision - 17 Apr 2006
Chen Yuhong, Jiang Deke, Wan Bo, Yu Long, Sun Xinghuai
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To provide genetic counseling and presymptomatic diagnosis to family members by investigating the genetic cause of a large primary juvenile open angle glaucoma (JOAG) pedigree with an autosomal dominant pattern. METHODS: Ocular examinations were performed on all members of the pedigree in order to determine their disease status. Subjects were labeled as affected individuals, unaffected individuals, and...
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