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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (erd-PRA) – Norwegian Elkhound

Code: H382

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Short description

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a large group of genetic diseases in which the retina gradually degenerates over time, causing a progressive loss of vision.

General information

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a large group of genetic diseases in which the retina gradually degenerates over time, causing a progressive loss of vision. This early-onset variant of the disease, known as Early Retinal Degeneration (erd-PRA), is found in the Norwegian Elkhound Grey and Black. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene STK38L.

Specifications

Breeds

Norwegian Elkhound (Black), Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Gene

STK38L
Chromosome

27
Organ

Sensory organs
Specimen

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

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

ERD; erd-PRA

Clinical features

Clinical signs are usually present within the first 10 weeks as poor vision and night blindness.

References

Pubmed ID: 20887780

Year published: 2010

Omia ID: 1297

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days