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The molecular mechanisms of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Amendt, Brad A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Georgetown, Tex. : New York, N.Y. : Landes Bioscience/Eurekah.com ; Springer Science+Business Media, [2005]
Series:Medical intelligence unit (Unnumbered : 2003)
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple > genetics.
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental > physiology.
Transcription Factors > metabolism.
Table of Contents:
  • Identification of the gene involved in 4q25-linked Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, PITX2
  • Winged helix/forkhead transcription factors and Rieger syndrome
  • Rieger syndrome and PAX6 deletion
  • The molecular and biochemical basis of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome
  • Role of PITX2 in the pituitary gland
  • Expression and function of PITX2 in chick heart looping
  • The multiple roles of PITX2 in heart development
  • The role of PITX2 in tooth development
  • PITX genes and ocular development
  • An overview of Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome and the anterior segment developmental disorders