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Obesity (POMC-related)

Code: H895

74,72 €

Sample details

One test – one sample. Animal and owner details are optional.

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Short description

The mutation analysed in this test, which affects the gene POMC, has been linked to increased food motivation and higher body weight in the Labrador Retriever and Flat-Coated Retriever.

General information

The mutation analysed in this test, which affects the gene POMC, has been linked to increased food motivation and higher body weight in the Labrador Retriever and Flat-Coated Retriever. The mutation has been noted to occur at a greater rate in Labradors selected to be assistance dogs rather than pets, possibly because a high degree of food motivation makes a dog more easily trainable.

Specifications

Breeds

Flat-Coated Retriever, Labrador Retriever
Gene

POMC
Chromosome

17
Organ

Multiple systems
Specimen

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

Unknown

Clinical features

Dogs carrying this mutation are likely to have a greater degree of food motivation and more potential for obesity than those without it.

Additional information

The mutation in this test should be considered a risk factor. It is associated with the disorder, but does not necessarily guarantee it. Obesity and appetite have many factors, both genetic and environmental.

References

Pubmed ID: 27157046

Year published: 2016

Omia ID: 1258

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days