CRISPR/Cas9-mediated GJA8 knockout in rabbits recapitulates human congenital cataracts
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated GJA8 knockout in rabbits recapitulates human congenital cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the world, although surgical treatment can restore vision in cataract patients. Until now, there have been no adequate animal models for in vivo studies of artificial lens safety and drug interactions. Genetic studies have demonstrated that GJA8 is involved in maintaining lens opacity and proper lens development. In this study, a cataract model ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientific Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2045-2322
DOI: 10.1038/srep22024