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Coat Colour D-Locus (Dilution) – Cat

Code: K760

74,72 €

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Short description

The melanophilin (MLPH gene) is responsible for the intensity of the coat colour by affecting the distribution of melanin-containing cells.

General information

The melanophilin (MLPH gene) is responsible for the intensity of the coat colour by affecting the distribution of melanin-containing cells. The dilute phenotype in cats is a “dilution” of the expected coal colour. The dilution affects eumelanin and phaeomelanin.

Specifications

Breeds

All Breeds
Gene

MLPH
Chromosome

C1
Mutation

c.83delT
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

D-locus

Clinical features

Cats expected to be black with the dilute phenotype turn grey (blue). Orange cats turn out cream coloured, Cinnamon dilutes into Fawn, it is described as "coffee and cream" or caramel colour. Chocolate/brown dilutes into lilac, it is described as dove or light taupe gray, and is sometimes called frost or lavender.

References

Pubmed ID: 16860533

Year published: 2006

Omia ID: 31

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days