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Three novel mutations in KIF21A highlight the importance of the third coiled-coil stalk domain in the etiology of CFEOM1.
BMC genetics - 18 May 2007
Chan Wai-Man, Andrews Caroline, Dragan Laryssa, Fredrick Douglas, Armstrong Linlea, Lyons Christopher, Geraghty Michael T, Hunter David G, Yazdani Ahmad, Traboulsi Elias I, Pott Jan W R, Gutowski Nicholas J, Ellard Sian, Young Elizabeth, Hanisch Frank, Koc Feray, Schnall Bruce, Engle Elizabeth C
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BACKGROUND: Congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles types 1 and 3 (CFEOM1/CFEOM3) are autosomal dominant strabismus disorders that appear to result from maldevelopment of ocular nuclei and nerves. We previously reported that most individuals with CFEOM1 and rare individuals with CFEOM3 har...
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