title: Towards an understanding of congenital ptosis.
abstract: This paper examines the developmental substrate for congenital ptosis with particular emphasis on the transcription factors that are thought to be involved. We summarize my research findings and present a review of the relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Adnexal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, UK. tristanmcmullan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Tristan F W
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: McMullan
authors.forename: David O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Anthony G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Tyers
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D014157:Transcription Factors / Q000235:genetics; D014178:Translocation, Genetic
chemical_list: D014157:Transcription Factors