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Cerebellar Ataxia – Finnish Hound

Code: H411

74,72 €

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Short description

Cerebellar Ataxia (CA) is a rare disorder characterised by progressive cerebellar neurodegeneration.

General information

Cerebellar Ataxia (CA) is a rare disorder characterised by progressive cerebellar neurodegeneration. CA is characterised by degeneration of the cerebellar structures, which results in progressive motor incoordination. This variant of the disorder, found in the Finnish Hound, is also known as Finnish Hound Ataxia (FHA). It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SEL1L.

Specifications

Breeds

Finnish Hound
Gene

SEL1L
Chromosome

8
Mutation

c.1972T>C
Organ

Nervous System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

FHA

Clinical features

Affected dogs have an uncoordinated gait (ataxia). Ataxia is a neurological symptom of defective motor coordination that can affect gait, balance, speech and gaze.

References

Pubmed ID: 22719266

Year published: 2012

Omia ID: 1692

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days