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Straightened Small Pinnae in TRPV4 c.1024G>T Heterozygous Cats.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2026
Matsumoto Yuki, Ishii Ryuga, Ukawa Hisashi, Hiyoshi-Kanemoto Saaya, Hayashi Hinako, Onishi Haruka, Ataka Kai, Horie Ryo
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The folded-ear phenotype of Scottish Fold cats results from a dominant variant of the TRPV4 gene (c.1024G>T). Producing homozygous individuals is discouraged due to severe osteochondrodysplasia and identifying heterozygous carriers is critical for breeding. Although carriers are generally expected to have folded ears, straight-eared individuals have also been suspected among them. Here, we investigated the...
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