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Breed Distribution of the Superoxide Dismutase 1 Gene Polymorphism Associated With Degenerative Myelopathy in a Canine Population From Different Geographical Regions of Türkiye.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Mar 2026
Yüksel Merve, Ege Kerem, Karakuş Ilayda, Akyüz Bilal
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Canine degenerative myelopathy (CDM) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that impacts the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis in dogs. CDM is linked to a missense mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. This study aimed to examine the presence of the SOD1:c.118G>A mutation in the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle and native Kangal Shepherd dog...
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