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Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Deficiency) is a disorder of the red blood cells, which can result in anaemia and abnormal bone development.
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Spesifikasjoner
| Breeds | |
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| Gene | |
| Organ | |
| specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | |
| Chromosome | |
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Generell informasjon
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Deficiency) is a disorder of the red blood cells, which can result in anaemia and abnormal bone development. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the PKLR gene. The variant analysed in this test is found in the West Highland White Terrier. Related variants are also found in the Basenji, Labrador Retriever, Pug and Beagle.
Kliniske egenskaper
Affected dogs suffer from intermittent weakness and regenerative anaemia. This anaemia can result in secondary symptoms such as pale mucous membranes, heart murmurs and an enlarged spleen.
Tilleggsinformasjon
Bærere har ingen kliniske tegn, men har halvt normale nivåer av erytrocytt pyruvat kinase aktivitet.
Referanser
Pubmed ID: 10490091
Omia ID: 844