Next-generation sequencing identifies three novel missense variants in ILDR1 and MYO6 genes in an Iranian family with hearing loss with review of the literature

Hearing impairment is the most common sensorineural disorder and is genetically heterogeneous. Identification of the pathogenic mutations underlying hearing impairment is difficult, since causative mutations in 127 different genes have so far been reported.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - September 20, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Farah Talebi, Farideh Ghanbari Mardasi, Javad Mohammadi Asl, Masoomeh Sayahi Source Type: research