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Homozygosity for a hypomorphic mutation in frizzled class receptor 5 causes syndromic ocular coloboma with microcornea in humans.
Human genetics - 1 Dec 2024
Cortés-González Vianney, Rodriguez-Morales Miguel, Ataliotis Paris, Mayer Claudine, Plaisancié Julie, Chassaing Nicolas, Lee Hane, Rozet Jean-Michel, Cavodeassi Florencia, Fares Taie Lucas
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Ocular coloboma (OC) is a congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closure of the embryonic ocular fissure. OC can present as a simple anomaly or, in more complex forms, be associated with additional ocular abnormalities. It can occur in isolation or as part of a broader syndrome, exhibiting considerable genetic heterogeneity. Diagnostic yield for OC remains below 30%, indicating the need for further genetic...
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