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Recessive Hypotrichosis (Hairlessness) – Scottish Deerhound

Code: H973

74,72 €

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Short description

Hypotrichosis is a reduced growth of hair, which can result in a sparse or even non-existent coat.

General information

Hypotrichosis is a reduced growth of hair, which can result in a sparse or even non-existent coat. A hereditary form of hypotrichosis, caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SGK3, causes complete baldness in affected dogs. The variant of the mutation analysed in this test is found in the Scottish Deerhound.

Specifications

Breeds

Scottish Deerhound
Gene

SGK3
Chromosome

29
Mutation

c.137_138insT
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive

Clinical features

Affected puppies are born with a sparse coat, but lose it completely in the first few months of life.

References

Pubmed ID: 30927068

Year published: 2019

Omia ID: 1279

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days