Regional fine mapping of the β crystallin genes on chromosome 22 excludes these genes as physically linked markers for neurofibromatosis type 2

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare autosomal dominant disease, characterized by the development of bilateral vestibular schwannomas. The NF2 gene has been assigned to chromosome 22. Cataract and other eye abnormalities are frequently seen in NF2 patients. The specific association of eye abnorm...

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