Identification of novel mutations in the carbohydrate sulfotransferase gene (CHST6) causing macular corneal dystrophy.
PURPOSE: Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare corneal dystrophy that is characterized by abnormal deposits in the corneal stroma, keratocytes, Descemet's membrane, and endothelium, accompanied by progressive clouding. It has been classified into three immunophenotypes--MCD types I, IA, an...
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Format: | Journal article |
Jezik: | English |
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2002
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