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Coat Colour Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA4-1)

Code: H715

74,72 €

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Short description

Oculocutaneous Albinism is a disorder caused by a lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes, resulting in a white coat colour and pale eyes, and which can also cause sensitivity to light.

General information

Oculocutaneous Albinism is a disorder caused by a lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes, resulting in a white coat colour and pale eyes, and which can also cause sensitivity to light. This particular variant of the disease, Oculocutaneous Albinism, is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SLC45A2. It is found in the Lhasa Apso, Pekingese and German Spitz (Pomeranian) breeds, as well as in certain mixed-breed dogs. Similar variants of Type IV albinism are found in the Doberman and the Bullmastiff.

Specifications

Breeds

All Breeds
Gene

SLC45A2
Chromosome

4
Mutation

c.1478G>A
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

WDP

Clinical features

Affected dogs show the classic features of albinism, with white fur, light pink skin and pale fur.

References

Pubmed ID: 25790827

Year published: 2015

Omia ID: 1821

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days