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Coat Colour Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA4-3)

Code: H393

74,72 €

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Short description

Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) is a group of disorders in which an affected animal produces little to no pigment, leading to silver/white fur, pale eyes and increased sensitivity to light.

General information

Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) is a group of disorders in which an affected animal produces little to no pigment, leading to silver/white fur, pale eyes and increased sensitivity to light. The variant of OCA type 4, specific to the Bullmastiff, is caused by a recessive mutation to the SLC45A2 gene.

Specifications

Breeds

Bullmastiff, English Mastiff
Gene

SLC45A2
Chromosome

4
Mutation

c.1287delC
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

WDP

Clinical features

OCA4 in the Bullmastiff manifests as near-white coat, minimally-pigmented (light pink) skin, and blue eyes. No additional health issues such as photophobia (high sensitivity to bright light) have as yet been reported.

References

Pubmed ID: 28737247

Year published: 2017

Omia ID: 1821

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days