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White Swiss Shepherd
White Swiss Shepherd
Antagene Identité
Genetic Identification
ANTAGENE produces an unique genetic fingerprint of a dog or a cat
Antagene Parenté
DNA - Certified parentage
ANTAGENE performs genetic identification and parentage verification for a puppy and a kitten
Antagene Séléction
DNA - based testing for hereditary diseases
ANTAGENE provides a certificate displaying the genetic status of a dog or a cat
MDR1 - Multidrug Sensitivity
Poisoning after drug admission
White Swiss Shepherd
MDR1 - Multidrug Sensitivity
Description: Abnormal function of a blood-brain barrier protein resulting in neurotoxicity due to admission of some drugs
Symptoms : hypersalivation, vomiting, ataxia, blindness, tremor, depression, coma, possibly death
Age of onset : From birth
Frequency : 5%
Gene involved : MDR1
Tested mutation : c.227_230delATAG
Transmission : Autosomal Codominant
Patent : VHL Licence
Notes : For more information about concerned drugs: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/drugs.aspx Heterozygotes may be subject to poisoning, with high variability between breeds, individuals, molecules and intake.
DM - Degenerative Myelopathy
Progressive paralysis
White Swiss Shepherd
DM - Degenerative Myelopathy
Description: Degenerative disease of the spinal cord causing progressive paralysis
Symptoms : Loss of coordination (ataxia) in the hind limbs until paraplegia, loss of urinary and fecal continence. If signs progress for a longer period of time, eventually weakness will develop in the front limbs.
Age of onset : Between 8 and 14 years old
Frequency : _
Gene involved : SOD1
Tested mutation : c.118G>A
Transmission : Autosomal Recessive
Patent : _
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PL - Hair Length
Long coat / Short coat
White Swiss Shepherd
PL - Hair Length
Description: DNA test can identifying dogs carrying the genotype "Long Coat"
Symptoms : _
Age of onset : _
Frequency : -
Gene involved : FGF5
Tested mutation : c.284G>T
Transmission : Autosomal Recessive
Patent : _
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