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Homozygous loss-of-function mutation of the LEPREL1 gene causes severe non-syndromic high myopia with early-onset cataract.
Clinical genetics - 1 Dec 2014
Guo H, Tong P, Peng Y, Wang T, Liu Y, Chen J, Li Y, Tian Q, Hu Y, Zheng Y, Xiao L, Xiong W, Pan Q, Hu Z, Xia K
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High myopia is a severe visual impairment which can increase the risk of retinal degeneration, subretinal hemorrhage, choroidal neovascularization, cataract and retinal detachment. We recruited an autosomal-recessive high myopia family, with affected subjects who also present early-onset cataract, retinal degeneration and other complications. Using targeted capturing and whole exome sequencing, we identified a...
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