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The ABCC4 gene is associated with pyometra in golden retriever dogs.
Scientific reports - 17 Aug 2021
Arendt Maja, Ambrosen Aime, Fall Tove, Kierczak Marcin, Tengvall Katarina, Meadows Jennifer R S, Karlsson Åsa, Lagerstedt Anne-Sofie, Bergström Tomas, Andersson Göran, Lindblad-Toh Kerstin, Hagman Ragnvi
Abstract excerpt
Pyometra is one of the most common diseases in female dogs, presenting as purulent inflammation and bacterial infection of the uterus. On average 20% of intact female dogs are affected before 10 years of age, a proportion that varies greatly between breeds (3-66%). The clear breed predisposition suggests that genetic risk factors are involved in disease development. To identify genetic risk factors associated...
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