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Sebaceous Gland Dysplasia, SOAT1-related

Code: K404

74,72 €

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Short description

Sebaceous Gland Dysplasia is a skin disorder in domestic cats that causes abnormal sebaceous glands, resulting in crusty skin and poor coat thickness.

General information

Sebaceous Gland Dysplasia is a skin disorder in domestic cats that causes abnormal sebaceous glands, resulting in crusty skin and poor coat thickness. The disease is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SOAT1.

Specifications

Breeds

All Breeds
Gene

SOAT1
Chromosome

F1
Mutation

c.1531G>A
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive

Clinical features

Affected kittens present by the age of four months with dry, dark debris formed on the skin surrounding the eyes, nose and ears, as well as dark crusting on the legs and an abnormally thin coat of hair, including possible alopecia (patches of hair loss). The exposed skin also becomes more vulnerable to yeast infections. No reliable, effective treatment has been established yet.

References

Pubmed ID: 37060467

Year published: 2023

Omia ID: 2669

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days