Recessive Hypotrichosis (Hairlessness) – American Hairless Terrier
Kodas: H972
Short description
Hypotrichosis is a reduced growth of hair, which can result in a sparse or even non-existent coat.
General information
Hypotrichosis is a reduced growth of hair, which can result in a sparse or even non-existent coat. A hereditary form of hypotrichosis, caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SGK3, causes complete baldness in affected dogs. The variant of the mutation analysed in this test is fixed in the American Hairless Terrier.
Specifications
| Breeds | |
|---|---|
| Gene | SGK3 |
| Chromosome | 29 |
| Mutation | c.287_290delTTAG |
| Organ | Integumentary System |
| Specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | Autosomal Recessive |
Clinical features
Affected puppies are born with an extremely sparse, fuzzy coat that is completely lost within the first months of life.
References
Pubmed ID: 27994129
Year published: 2017
Omia ID: 1279
Omia variant ID:
Turnaround information
- 10 working days