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A de novo mutation in the EXT2 gene associated with osteochondromatosis in a litter of American Staffordshire Terriers.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine - 1 May 2018
Friedenberg Steven G, Vansteenkiste Daniella, Yost Oriana, Treeful Amy E, Meurs Kathryn M, Tokarz Debra A, Olby Natasha J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We aimed to identify mutations associated with osteochondromatosis in a litter of American Staffordshire Terrier puppies. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesized that the associated mutation would be located in a gene that causes osteochondromatosis in humans. ANIMALS: A litter of 9 American Staffordshire puppies, their sire and dam, 3 of 4 grandparents, 26 healthy unrelated American Staffordshire Terriers, and...
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