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Simple recessive mutation in ENAM is associated with amelogenesis imperfecta in Italian Greyhounds.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2013
Gandolfi Barbara, Liu Hongwei, Griffioen Layle, Pedersen Niels C
Abstract excerpt
We report a familial enamel hypoplasia in Italian Greyhounds resembling non-syndromic autosomal recessive amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) of humans. The condition uniformly affects deciduous and permanent teeth and is manifested by enamel roughening/thinning and brownish mottling. Affected teeth are often small and pointed with increased gaps. However, basic tooth structure is usually maintained throughout life, and...
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