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Progressive retinal atrophy in Schapendoes dogs: mutation of the newly identified CCDC66 gene.
Neurogenetics - 1 May 2010
Dekomien Gabriele, Vollrath Conni, Petrasch-Parwez Elisabeth, Boevé Michael H, Akkad Denis A, Gerding Wanda M, Epplen Jörg T
Abstract excerpt
Canine generalized progressive retinal atrophy (gPRA) is characterized by continuous degeneration of photoreceptor cells leading to night blindness and progressive vision loss. Until now, mutations in 11 genes have been described that account for gPRA in dogs, mostly following an autosomal recessive inheritance mode. Here, we describe a gPRA locus comprising the newly identified gene coiled-coil domain containing...
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