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Variant detection and runs of homozygosity in next generation sequencing data elucidate the genetic background of Lundehund syndrome.
BMC genomics - 2 Aug 2016
Metzger Julia, Pfahler Sophia, Distl Ottmar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Lundehund is a highly specialized breed characterized by a unique flexibility of the joints and polydactyly in all four limbs. The extremely small population size and high inbreeding has promoted a high frequency of diseased dogs affected by the Lundehund syndrome (LS), a severe gastro-enteropathic disease. RESULTS: Comprehensive analysis of bead chip and whole-genome sequencing data for LS in the...
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