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Analysis of FOXL2 detects three novel mutations and an atypical phenotype of blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome.
Clinical & experimental ophthalmology - 1 Dec 2016
Krepelova Anna, Simandlova Martina, Vlckova Marketa, Kuthan Pavel, Vincent Andrea L, Liskova Petra
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in FOXL2 are known to cause autosomal dominant blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES), variably associated with premature ovarian failure. In this study, we report results of mutational screening in a Czech and Slovak patient population with BPES. DESIGN: Case series. PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen probands of Czech and one proband of Slovak origin with BPES and their available...
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