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Recessive Hypotrichosis (Hairlessness) – American Hairless Terrier

Code: H972

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 fixed in the American Hairless Terrier.

Specifications

Breeds

American Hairless Terrier
Gene

SGK3
Chromosome

29
Mutation

c.287_290delTTAG
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive

Clinical features

Affected puppies are born with an extremely sparse, fuzzy coat that is completely lost within the first months of life.

References

Pubmed ID: 27994129

Year published: 2017

Omia ID: 1279

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days