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Brain Hypomyelination (Weimaraner Type)
Test Overview:
Also referred to as neural tube defect (NTDs) or spina bifida. A birth defect caused by the closure of the neural tube.
Category:
Nervous system / Neurologic - Associated with the brain, spinal cord and nerves
Gene:
NKX2-8
Variant Detected:
c.174del_G;ins2bp(AA)
Severity:
Moderate. This disease can cause significant signs of discomfort and/or dysfunction in affected animals. It may involve relatively high treatment/management costs, and can sometimes reduce life expectancy.
Mode of Inheritance:
Autosomal Recessive
Research Citation(s):
PLoS Genet. 2013;9(7):e1003646.
Associated Breed(s):
Weimaraner, Weimaraner Long Hair ,
