Allele-specific siRNA therapy for keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome

Dominant mutations in the gene GJB2 cause keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome, a severe condition affecting the skin, cornea and inner ear. GJB2 encodes the protein connexin-26 (Cx26) which forms hemichannels or gap junction channels allowing the passage of signalling molecules. Approximate...

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Main Author: Lee, Ming Yang
Published: University College London (University of London) 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.756152