Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis* (NCL)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8396

NCL is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by lysosomal storage dysfunction.
The clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.

Method

partner laboratory in Bratislava, Slovakia

Breed list

American Staffordshire Terrier

Heredity

autosomal recessive

Duration

1 - 2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab