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Characterization of the canine CLCN3 gene and evaluation as candidate for late-onset NCL.
BMC genetics - 3 Mar 2006
Wohlke Anne, Distl Ottmar, Drogemuller Cord
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) are a heterogenous group of inherited progressive neurodegenerative diseases in different mammalian species. Tibetan Terrier and Polish Owczarek Nizinny (PON) dogs show rare late-onset NCL variants with autosomal recessive inheritance, which can not be explained by mutations of known human NCL genes. These dog breeds represent animal models for human late-onset...
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