Progressive retinal atrophy (rcd1-PRA)
Progressive retinal atrophy (rcd1-PRA)
General description
The Progressive Retinal Atrophy(PRA) leads to a degeneration of the retina and results in blindness. Syptoms typically get more severe over time.
Breeds
Irish Red Setter, Irish Red and White Setter
Order details
| Test number | 8042 |
| Abbreviation | rcd1-PRA |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Symptom complex | ophthalmic |
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
| Causality | causally |
| Gene | PDE6B |
| Mutation | C-T |
| Literature | OMIA:000882-9615 |
Detailed description
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a leading hereditary cause of blindness in pedigree dogs as is its counterpart retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in humans. PRA shows genetic heterogeneity, as does RP, with several distinct forms already recognized and several more remaining to be investigated. One can distinguish between late onset forms of PRA and early onset (whelp-age) dysplastic changes. The clinical and ophthalmologic signs of both forms are similar. Affected dogs suffer from bilateral Mydriasis, the reflection of the Tapetum lucidum is increased and the retinal vascular network appears atrophic.
