€57,48 €47,50 IVA esclusa
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) is an enzyme that helps the body process medium-chain fatty acids, forming a key part of an animal’s metabolism.
Working days 10
Specifiche
| Breeds | |
|---|---|
| Gene | |
| Organ | |
| specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | |
| Chromosome | |
| Also known as | |
| Year Published |
Informazioni generali
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) is an enzyme that helps the body process medium-chain fatty acids, forming a key part of an animal’s metabolism. A recessive mutation to the gene ACADM causes an MCAD deficiency. This results in a build-up of medium-chain fatty acids, causing neurological symptoms such as fatigue and seizures. In dogs, MCAD Deficiency is found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Caratteristiche cliniche
Dogs affected by MCAD experience a form of epileptic attacks known as complex focal seizures. These episodes are characterized by fatigue/letharghy, decreased awareness and responsiveness, and ataxia (a loss of coordination). They may last anywhere between 20 minutes to multiple hours. The onset of the disease is expected to be between 1 and 2 years of age.
Informazioni aggiuntive
Riferimenti
Pubmed ID: 36292732
Omia ID: 2585