Allelic homogeneity due to a founder mut
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Tsujikawa, Kaoru ;Tsujikawa, Motokazu ;Yamamoto, Shuji ;Fujikado, Takashi ;Tano,
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Article
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2002
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Lattice corneal dystrophies (LCDs) are caused by mutations of the transforming growth factor beta‐induced gene (__TGFBI__, formerly __βig‐h3__). LCD type IIIA (LCDIIIA) has been reported mostly from Japan. In this study, we demonstrate allelic homogeneity for Japanese patients with LCDI