Genetics Flashcards

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What is primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and its causal gene mutation? Which breed(s) are implicated?

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Merveille JVIM 2014
PCD is generally a recessively inherited disorder characterized by dysfunction of motile cilia.
CCDC39 gene mutation identified in Old English Sheepdogs.

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