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Characterization of UBIAD1 and Its Role in Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy

Description:

Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD) is an inherited, autosomal dominant eye disease first described in 1924. Mutations in a novel gene, UBIAD1, were recently found to cause SCD. SCD is characterized by an abnormal deposition of cholesterol and phospholipids in the cornea, resulting in progressive...

Author:

Nickerson, Michael Leroy

Keyword:

Protein modeling, diagnostic, Vision, Cholesterol, Cornea Dystrophy, and Cell biology

GW Unit:

Biomedical Sciences

Degree:

Ph.D.

Advisor:

Stepp, Mary Ann and Dean, Michael

Committee Member(s):

Schwartz, Arnold M., Lee, Norman H, Leitenberg, David, and Zbar, Berton

Resource Type:

Thesis or Dissertation