HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy

An autosomal dominant form of hereditary corneal dystrophy due to a defect in cornea-specific KERATIN formation. Mutations in the genes that encode KERATIN-3 and KERATIN-12 have been linked to this disorder.
Also Known As:
Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann; Corneal Dystrophy, Meesmann; Corneal Dystrophy, Meesmann Epithelial; Juvenile Hereditary Epithelial Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Epithelial Dystrophy; Meesmann Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy; Corneal Dystrophies, Meesmann; Dystrophies, Meesmann Corneal; Meesmann Corneal Dystrophies
Networked: 17 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Myopia
2. Eye Diseases (Eye Disease)
3. Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies

Experts

1. McLean, W H Irwin: 3 articles (03/2016 - 01/2011)
2. Moore, C B Tara: 3 articles (03/2016 - 01/2011)
3. Smith, Frances J D: 3 articles (03/2016 - 01/2011)
4. Aldave, Anthony J: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2015)
5. Allen, Edwin H A: 2 articles (03/2016 - 01/2013)
6. Atkinson, Sarah D: 2 articles (03/2016 - 01/2013)
7. Liao, Haihui: 2 articles (01/2013 - 01/2011)
8. Moore, Jonathan E: 2 articles (01/2013 - 01/2011)
9. Aghamirsalim, Mohammadreza: 1 article (02/2022)
10. Asgari, Soheila: 1 article (02/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy:
1. Keratin-12 (Keratin 12)IBA
2. Keratin-3 (Keratin 3)IBA
3. Keratins (Keratin)IBA
4. Small Interfering RNA (siRNA)IBA
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. Cytoskeletal ProteinsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Slit Lamp
2. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
3. Photorefractive Keratectomy
4. Lasers (Laser)