A Novel Insertion Variant of CRYGD Is Associated with Congenital Nuclear Cataract in a Chinese Family

Abstract

We have identified a novel mutation, c.451_452insGACT, in CRYGD, which is associated with nuclear cataract. This is the first insertion mutation of CRYGD found to cause autosomal dominant congenital cataract. The mutant protein, with loss of solubility and localization to the nucleus, is hypothesized to be the major cause of cataract in these patients.

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