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SLC4A11 and the Pathophysiology of Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2015
Patel Sangita P, Parker Mark D
Abstract excerpt
Congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of the corneal endothelium characterized by nonprogressive bilateral corneal edema and opacification present at birth. Here we review the current knowledge on the role of the SLC4A11 gene, protein, and its mutations in the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of CHED. Individuals with CHED have mutations in SLC4A11...
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