Novel mutations in CRYBB1/CRYBB2 identified by targeted exome sequencing in Chinese families with congenital cataract

AIM: To summarize the phenotypes and identify the underlying genetic cause of the CRYBB1 and CRYBB2 gene responsible for congenital cataract in two Chinese families. METHODS: Detailed family histories and clinical data were collected from patients during an ophthalmologic examination. Of 523 inheri...

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Main Authors: Peng Chen, Hao Chen, Xiao-Jing Pan, Su-Zhen Tang, Yu-Jun Xia, Hui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.cn/en_publish/2018/10/20181001.pdf