Whole exome sequencing highlights variants in association with Keratoconus in Jordanian families
Abstract Background Keratoconus (KC) is usually bilateral, noninflammatory progressive corneal ectasia in which the cornea becomes progressively thin and conical, resulting in myopia, irregular astigmatism, and corneal scarring. Methods Eight families characterized by consanguineous marriages and/or...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-020-01112-z |