Whole exome sequencing highlights variants in association with Keratoconus in Jordanian families

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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Main Authors: Tawfiq Froukh, Ammar Hawwari, Khalid Al Zubi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
NGS
Genome
Ocular
Epithelial
Dry-eye
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-020-01112-z

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