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Whole mitochondrial genome analysis in Chinese patients with keratoconus.
Molecular vision - 1 Jan 2021
Xu Liyan, Yang Kaili, Fan Qi, Zhao Dongqing, Pang Chenjiu, Ren Shengwei
Abstract excerpt
Purpose: Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal disorder characterized by corneal ectasia, progressive corneal thinning, and conical protrusion. This study aimed to elucidate the mitochondrial gene profile in Chinese patients with KC, analyze the mitochondrial haplogroup and heteroplasmy, and further explore the association between mitochondrial genes and KC. Methods: Mitochondrial sequencing was conducted on 100 patients...
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