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Survival motor neuron (SMN) polymorphism in relation to congenital arthrogryposis in two Piedmont calves (piemontese).
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2003
Longeri Maria, Perrone Tania, Bongioni Graziella, Bona Marco, Zanotti Marta, Galli Andrea
Abstract excerpt
The term arthrogryposis refers to a symptom complex that is characterised by congenital limb contractures. Arthrogryposis has been reported in man, in farm animals and in pets. Several forms have been reported to have a genetic origin in man. In Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian cattle, congenital contractures have been recorded and classified as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The survival motor neuron gene (SMN)...
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