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KIF21A novel deletion and recurrent mutation in patients with congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles-1.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Dec 2011
Wang Panfeng, Li Shiqiang, Xiao Xueshan, Guo Xiangming, Zhang Qingjiong
Abstract excerpt
Kinesin family member 21A (KIF21A) mutation is the most common cause for congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles type 1 (CFEOM1) in populations worldwide. However, only 12 missense mutations have been reported to date. In this study, KIF21A screening was performed in two Chinese families with CFEOM1. Ophthalmological examinations were performed. The coding exons and adjacent intronic regions of KIF21A were...
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