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Myeloperoxidase Deficiency

Code: H970

74,72 €

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Short description

Myeloperoxidase Deficiency (MPOD) is a disorder affecting white blood cells, observed in Italian Greyhounds and Segugio Italiano dogs. This is caused by a recessive mutation in the gene MPO.

General information

Myeloperoxidase Deficiency (MPOD) is a disorder affecting white blood cells, observed in the Italian Hound (e.g. Italian Greyhound, Segugio Italiano). It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene MPO.

Specifications

Breeds

Segugio Italiano, Italian Greyhound
Gene

MPO
Chromosome

9
Mutation

c.1936C>T
Organ

Cardiovascular System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

MPOD

Clinical features

Myeloperoxidase Deficiency is primarily evident in blood analysis such as complete blood count perox. Affected white blood cells, normally stained as MPO-positive, will not be stained and cluster align in the unstained cell area.

The disorder itself is believed to lead to lead to an increased vulnerability to infections.

References

Pubmed ID: 27296514

Year published: 2016

Omia ID: 2028

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days