Categories: Endocrine / exocrine gland phene (incl mammary gland)

Possible human homologues (MIM numbers): 274700 (trait) , 188450 (gene)

Links to relevant human diseases in MONDO:

• MONDO:0010135: thyroid dyshormonogenesis 3

Cross-species summary: Goitre is the enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front of the neck. The condition can develop due to nutritional iodine deficiencies but familial forms of this disorder have been identified in several species. The molecular basis been determined for familial goitre in cattle and goats. Also spelt goiter.

Species in which this phene is found:
chicken (Gallus gallus)
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
pig (Sus scrofa)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)
goat (Capra hircus)
sheep (Ovis aries)
golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus)
water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)