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Novel CYP1B1 and known PAX6 mutations in anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD).
Journal of glaucoma - 1 Dec 2006
Chavarria-Soley Gabriela, Michels-Rautenstrauss Karin, Caliebe Almuth, Kautza Monika, Mardin Christian, Rautenstrauss Bernd
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The study intended to define the underlying genetic defects for 21 index patients affected with different forms of anterior segment dysgenesis. Sequence analysis for the PAX6, PITX2, FOXC1, and CYP1B1 genes has been implemented for this purpose. METHODS: Ten patients affected with Peters anomaly, 8 with Rieger anomaly, and 3 with aniridia were included in this study. All patients underwent a complete eye...
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