Article
Association of the FGF4L2 retrogene with fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy in dogs.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Embersics Colleen, Bannasch Danika, Batcher Kevin, Boudreau Elizabeth C, Church Molly, Miller Andrew, Platt Simon, Koehler Jey, Olby Natasha, Rossmeisl John, Rissi Daniel, Grahn Robert, Donner Jonas, Dickinson Peter J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy (FCE) is a well-documented condition in dogs although rarely reported in chondrodystrophic breeds. Genetic associations have not been defined. OBJECTIVES: Define the association of the chondrodystrophy-associated FGF4L2 retrogene with histopathologically confirmed cases of FCE. ANIMALS: Ninety-eight dogs with a histopathologic diagnosis of FCE. METHODS:...
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