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Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction diagnostic test for the functional MDR1 polymorphism in dogs.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Sept 2008
Baars Cordula, Leeb Tosso, von Klopmann Thilo, Tipold Andrea, Potschka Heidrun
Abstract excerpt
The major multidrug transporter P-glycoprotein (Pgp) contributes to the barrier function of several tissues and organs, including the brain. In a subpopulation of Collies and seven further dog breeds, a 4 base pair deletion has been described in the Pgp-encoding MDR1 gene. This deletion results in the absence of a functional form of Pgp and loss of its protective function. Severe intoxication with the Pgp...
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