A novel mutation in the CRYAA gene associated with congenital cataract and microphthalmia in a Chinese family
Abstract Background Congenital cataract is the leading cause of blindness in children worldwide. Approximately half of all congenital cataracts have a genetic basis. Protein aggregation is the single most important factor in cataract formation. Methods A four-generation Chinese family diagnosed with...
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Main Authors: | Zixun Song (Author), Nuo Si (Author), Wei Xiao (Author) |
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2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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