disease:Defects in FGF3 are a cause of congenital deafness with inner ear agenesis microtia and microdontia [MIM:610706]. This disorder consits of a unique autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by type I microtia, microdontia, and profound congenital deafness associated with a complete absence of inner ear structures (Michel aplasia).,function:Could be involved in ear development.,similarity:Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.,
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