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The point mutation and polymorphism in keratoconus candidate gene TGFBI in Chinese population.
Gene - 15 Jul 2012
Guan Tao, Liu Chibo, Ma Zhangwei, Ding Shiping
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OBJECTIVE: To understand the region point mutations and single nucleotide polymorphisms characteristic of keratoconus candidate gene in Chinese population, the TGFBI. METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism and DNA direct sequencing were performed on blood samples from 30 cases of keratoconus patients and 30 normal controls. 17 exons from the coding region of TGFBI gene were...
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