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Genomic strategies to understand causes of keratoconus.
Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG - 1 Apr 2017
Karolak Justyna A, Gajecka Marzena
Abstract excerpt
Keratoconus (KTCN) is a degenerative disorder of the eye characterized by the conical shape and thinning of the cornea. The abnormal structure of KTCN-affected cornea results in loss of visual acuity. While many studies examine how environmental factors influence disease development, finding the genetic triggers has been a major emphasis of KTCN research. This paper focuses on genomic strategies that were...
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