Table 4

Mouse cataract models for which a human homologue is known

Mouse model Mutated mouse gene (human gene, if different) Mouse phenotype Reference Human phenotype
No2 connexin50 Nuclear 71 Pulverulent
Cat2t γE-crystallin Total opacity with microphthalmia 72 Coppock-like
Cat2elo γ-E crystallin Eye lens obsolescence (microphakia) 73
ak Pitx3 Aphakia 74 Total
α3-connexin (connexin46) Nuclear 62 Pulverulent
Po βA3 crystallin Nuclear 75 Sutural
lop18 αA-crystallin Nuclear 76 Zonular central nuclear
Philly (Phil) βB2-crystallin Nuclear 77 Cerulean/Coppock-like