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GJB2 mutations causing autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) in two Iranian populations: Report of two novel variants.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Apr 2018
Koohiyan Mahbobeh, Hashemzadeh-Chaleshtori Morteza, Salehi Mansoor, Abtahi Hamidreza, Reiisi Somayeh, Pourreza Mohammad Reza, Noori-Daloii Mohammad Reza, Tabatabaiefar Mohammad Amin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Hereditary hearing loss (HL) is a noticeable concern in medicine all over the world. On average, 1 in 166 babies born are diagnosed with HL in Iran, which makes it a major public health issue. Autosomal recessive non-syndromic HL (ARNSHL) is the most prevalent form of HL. Although over 60 genes have been identified for ARNSHL, GJB2 mutations are the most prevalent causes of ARNSHL in many populations....
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