A novel mutation in KRT12 associated with Meesmann's epithelial corneal dystrophy. (Scientific Correspondence)

Authors :: Irvine, A.D.
Coleman, C.M.
Moore, J.E.
Swensson, O.
Morgan, S.J.
McCarthy, J.H.
Smith, F.J.D.
Black, G.C.M.
McLean, W.H.I.
Source :: British Journal of Ophthalmology. July 2002, Vol. 86 Issue 7, p729, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Background: The molecular basis of Meesmann's epithelial corneal dystrophy (MECD) has recently been attributed to mutations in the cornea specific keratin genes KRT3 and KRT12. The mechanisms by which these [...]

Subjects :: Gene mutations -- Physiological aspects -- Genetic aspects
Corneal diseases -- Genetic aspects
Keratin -- Genetic aspects -- Physiological aspects
Health
Physiological aspects
Genetic aspects

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