Categories: Pigmentation phene

Possible human homologues (MIM numbers): 203200 (trait) , 611409 (gene)

Links to relevant human diseases in MONDO:

• MONDO:0008746: oculocutaneous albinism type 2

Cross-species summary: Tyrosinase-positive oculocutaneous albinism (OCA, type II) is an autosomal recessive disorder in which the biosynthesis of melanin pigment is reduced in skin, hair, and eyes. Renamed from 'Coat colour, oculocutaneous albinism, OCA2-related' [07/09/2024]

Species in which this phene is found:
Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus)
guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
pig (Sus scrofa)
corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus)