Meesmann corneal dystrophy
MIM.122100
Synopsis
microcysts
Etiology
mutations in the genes encoding the cornea-specific keratin-3 (KRT3) (MIM.148043) and keratin-12 (KRT12) (MIM.601687)
- The intermediate filament cytoskeleton of the anterior corneal epithelium consists largely of keratins 3 and 12.
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