Preferred Label : Cataract 21, multiple types;
Symbol : CTRCT21;
CISMeF acronym : CCA4; CTRCT21;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Cataract, pulverulent, juvenile-onset; CCA4; Cataract, congenital, cerulean type, 4; Cataract 21, multiple types, with or without microcornea;
Description : Mutations in the MAF gene have been found to cause multiple types of cataract, which
have been described as juvenile-onset cortical pulverulent, lamellar, nuclear pulverulent,
posterior subcapsular, and congenital cerulean. The preferred title of this entry
was formerly 'Cataract, Pulverulent, Juvenile-Onset,' with an 'Included' title/symbol
of 'Cataract, Congenital, Cerulean Type, 4; CCA4.';
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in MAF bZIP transcription factor gene (MAF, 177075.0001);
Prefixed ID : #610202;
Origin ID : 610202;
UMLS CUI : C1857768;
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