Article
aldh7a1 regulates eye and limb development in zebrafish.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Babcock Holly E, Dutta Sunit, Alur Ramakrishna P, Brocker Chad, Vasiliou Vasilis, Vitale Susan, Abu-Asab Mones, Brooks Brian P
Abstract excerpt
Uveal coloboma is a potentially blinding congenital ocular malformation caused by failure of the optic fissure to close during development. Although mutations in numerous genes have been described, these account for a minority of cases, complicating molecular diagnosis and genetic counseling. Here we describe a key role of aldh7a1 as a gene necessary for normal eye development. We show that morpholino knockdown...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
