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Replication of the recessive STBMS1 locus but with dominant inheritance.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Jul 2009
Rice Aine, Nsengimana Jérémie, Simmons Ian G, Toomes Carmel, Hoole Janice, Willoughby Colin E, Cassidy Frances, Williams Grange A, George Nick D, Sheridan Eamonn, Young Terri L, Hunter Tim I, Barrett Brendan T, Elliott David B, Bishop D Tim, Inglehearn Chris F
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Strabismus is a common eye disorder with a prevalence of 1% to 4%. Comitant strabismus accounts for approximately 75% of all strabismus, yet more is known about the less common incomitant disorders. Comitant strabismus is at least partly inherited, but only one recessive genetic susceptibility locus, on chromosome 7p, has been identified in one family. The purpose of this study was to determine the...
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