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Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia (GT) 2 – Horse

Code: P392

74,72 €

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Short description

Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder caused by defective platelets, which results in an inability for blood to clot properly.

General information

Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder caused by defective platelets, which results in an inability for blood to clot properly. This variant of the disease, found in the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred, is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene ITGA2B. A related variant is also found in the Quarter Horse, as well as the Peruvian Paso.

Specifications

Breeds

American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred
Gene

ITGA2B
Chromosome

11
Mutation

c.215G>C
Organ

Cardiovascular System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

GT

Clinical features

Clinical signs usually are characterised by bleeding of the skin, mucous membranes and gums, and may also include bruises, epistaxis (nosebleeds), and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

References

Pubmed ID: 16407493

Year published: 2006

Omia ID: 1000

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days