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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

General description

Primary ciliary dyskinesia is characterized by recurrent infections of the respiratory tract as well as reduced male fertility. The underlying cause is a motility defect in the respiratory cilia responsible for airway clearance and in the flagella responsible for propelling sperm cells.

Breeds

Alaskan Malamute, Old English Sheepdog

Detailed description

This syndrome is characterized by recurrent infections of the respiratory tract as well as reduced male fertility. Around 50% of the affected patients develop situs inversus (Kartagener syndrome). The underlying cause is a motility defect in the respiratory cilia responsible for airway clearance and in the flagella responsible for propelling sperm cells.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia - Alaskan Malamute

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.

Order details
Test number8483
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration3-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom complexrespiratory
Causalitycausally
GeneNME5
MutationDEL
LiteratureOMIA:002206-9615

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia - Old English Sheepdog

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.

Order details
Test number8483
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration3-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom complexrespiratory
Causalitycausally
GeneCCDC39
MutationG-A
LiteratureOMIA:001540-9615