E-locus (rare variants, allel: e2)
E-locus (rare variants, allel: e2)
General description
At the moment, there are two variants kown to cause the coat colour red/yellow: e1 and e2.
The variant e1 could be found in all breeds whereas the variant e2 could only be found in the breed Australian Cattle Dog. Therefore, both tests (e1 and e2) are recommended for the breed Australian Cattle Dog.
Breeds
Australian Cattle Dog
Order details
| Test number | 8126 |
| Abbreviation | e2 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 7-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | Allelic series: E dominant over e1 and e2 |
| Mutation | C-G |
| Literature | OMIA:001199-9615 |
Detailed description
At the moment, there are two variants kown to cause the coat colour red/yellow: e1 and e2. The variant e1 could be found in all breeds whereas the variant e2 could only be found in the breed Australian Cattle Dog. Therefore, both tests (e1 and e2) are recommended for the breed Australian Cattle Dog.
