Homozygosity mapping and whole exome sequencing reveal a novel homozygous COL18A1 mutation causing Knobloch syndrome.
The aim of this study was to identify the genetic basis of a chorioretinal dystrophy with high myopia of unknown origin in a child of a consanguineous marriage. The proband and ten family members of Iranian ancestry participated in this study. Linkage analysis was carried out with DNA samples of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4231049?pdf=render |