OMIA 000679-9685 : Muscular dystrophy in Felis catus |
In other species:
chicken
,
turkey
,
dog
,
sheep
,
American mink
Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s) (MIM number):
310200
Mendelian trait/disorder:
unknown
Considered a defect:
yes
Cross-species summary:
Degenerative muscle disorder, leading to muscle weakness, liberation of myoglobin into the circulation from skeletal muscle, and subsequent wasting and possible contracture.
References
Note: the references are listed in reverse chronological order (from the most recent year to the earliest year), and alphabetically by first author within a year.
| 2011 | Smith, K. : | |
| Feline muscular dystrophy: parallels between cats and people. Vet Rec 168:507-8, 2011. Pubmed reference: 21571851. DOI: 10.1136/vr.d2940. | ||
| 2002 | Shelton, G.D., Engvall, E. : | |
| Muscular dystrophies and other inherited myopathies Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice 32:103-+, 2002. |
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- Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005