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Hypocatalasia (CAT)

Code: H364

74,72 €

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Short description

Hypocatalasia (known variously as Acatalasia, Catalasia Deficiency, Hypocatalasemia, Acatalasemia, Takahara’s Disease or CAT) is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough of the enzyme catalase, which can result in ulcers of the mouth.

General information

Hypocatalasia (known variously as Acatalasia, Catalasia Deficiency, Hypocatalasemia, Acatalasemia, Takahara’s Disease or CAT) is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough of the enzyme catalase, which can result in ulcers of the mouth. A semi-dominant mutation causing the disease has been observed in a range of breeds, including the Beagle, American Foxhound and Miniature Poodle.

Specifications

Breeds

Poodle (Miniature), English Foxhound, Harrier, Treeing Walker Coonhound, American Foxhound, Beagle
Gene

CAT
Chromosome

18
Mutation

c.979G>A
Organ

Digestive System
Specimen

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

Autosomal Incomplete Dominant

Clinical features

Affected dogs are at increased risk of oral ulcers and resulting complications, including gangrene of the mouth and tooth loss.

References

Pubmed ID: 11137458

Year published: 2000

Omia ID: 1138

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days