Article
Linkage replication of the MYP12 locus in common myopia.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Oct 2007
Chen Christine Y, Stankovich Jim, Scurrah Katrina J, Garoufalis Pam, Dirani Mohamed, Pertile Kelly K, Richardson Andrea J, Baird Paul N
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Myopia is a common disorder with a large public health impact. Although 12 myopia loci have been reported and heterogeneity for high myopia loci have been demonstrated, replication of high-myopia loci with a common myopia phenotype has not been successful. This study reports the successful replication of MYP12 in three large, multigenerational families with autosomal dominant (AD) common myopia...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
