OMIA:000754-9685 : Osteogenesis imperfecta, generic in Felis catus

In other species: dog , cattle , sheep

Categories: Skeleton phene (incl. short stature & teeth)

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers): 166210 (trait) , 166220 (trait) , 259420 (trait)

Links to MONDO diseases: No links.

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Abnormally brittle bones that fracture easily.

Reference

1990 Cohn, L.A., Meuten, D.J. :
Bone Fragility in a Kitten - An Osteogenesis Imperfecta-Like Syndrome Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 197:98-100, 1990. Pubmed reference: 2370230 .

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  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005