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The number of mitochondrial DNA mutations as a genetic feature for hair cycle arrest (alopecia X) in Pomeranian dogs.
Veterinary dermatology - 1 Dec 2022
Kang Yeong-Hun, Hyun Jae-Eun, Hwang Cheol-Yong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hair cycle arrest (HCA) is a noninflammatory alopecic disease affecting various dog breeds, particularly Pomeranian dogs. This disease is probably a hereditary disorder considering the strong breed predisposition. Despite efforts to identify the pathogenesis of this disease, an underlying specific cause is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To identify candidate gene mutations for HCA in Pomeranian dogs. ANIMALS:...
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