Mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS7)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8069

Mucopolysaccharidosis type VII belongs to a group of rare genetic disorders of glycosaminglycan catabolism resulting in lysosomal storage. Clinical signs are corneal clouding and severe skeletal deformities. Affected dogs are unable to ambulate at several weeks to months of age.

Method

TaqMan SNP assay (Brazilian Terrier), sequencing (German Shepherd)

Breed list

Brazilian Terrier, German Shepherd Dog

Heredity

autosomal rezessiv

Duration

3 - 5 days after arrival of the sample in the lab (Brazilian Terrier), 1-2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab (German Shepherd)