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Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Myopathy Syndrome (DAMS) – Labrador Retriever

Code: H283

74,72 €

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Short description

Dyserythropoietic Anaemia and Myopathy Syndrome (DAMS) is a severe blood and muscle disorder in dogs.

General information

Dyserythropoietic Anaemia and Myopathy Syndrome (DAMS) is a severe blood and muscle disorder in dogs. The disorder causes muscle atrophy, anaemia, heart defects, and may result in the death of affected puppies. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene EHBP1L1, and is found in the Labrador Retriever. A closely related variant of the disorder occurs in the English Springer Spaniel.

Specifications

Breeds

Labrador Retriever
Gene

EHBP1L1
Chromosome

18
Mutation

c.388C>T
Organ

Cardiovascular System
Specimen

Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

DAMS

Clinical features

Affected dogs present with blood abnormalities such as microcytosis, which can be identified through veterinary blood analysis. Other symptoms of the disorder can include weakness of the hind limbs, vomiting, weight loss and muscle atrophy.

References

Pubmed ID: 36011338

Year published: 2022

Omia ID: 2564

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days