deafness autosomal dominant type 12

deafness autosomal dominant type 12

An autosomal dominant form (OMIM:601543) of nonsyndromic sensorineural deafness. 
Molecular pathology
Caused by defects of TECTA, which encodes alpha tectorin, a major non-collagenous protein of the tectorial membrane of the inner ear that contacts the stereocilia bundles of sensory hair cells.