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Trio-based whole-exome sequencing reveals mutations in early-onset high myopia.
BMJ open ophthalmology - 24 May 2024
Ye Lu, Guo Yi-Ming, Cai Yi-Xin, Wei Junhan, Huang Juan, Bi Jiejing, Chen Ding, Li Fen-Fen, Huang Xiu-Feng
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PURPOSE: Myopia, especially high myopia (HM), represents a widespread visual impairment with a globally escalating prevalence. This study aimed to elucidate the genetic foundations associated with early-onset HM (eoHM) while delineating the genetic landscape specific to Shaanxi province, China. METHODS: A comprehensive analysis of whole-exome sequencing was conducted involving 26 familial trios displaying eoHM....
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