Genetic Characterization of Congenital Defects in Dogs: Caudal Dysplasia, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Mucopolysaccharidosis VII

September 2013 in “ Helda (University of Helsinki) ”

Marjo K. Hytönen

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Studysummary This study explored the genetics of inherited developmental defects in dogs and identified novel mutations affecting traits like caudal dysplasia, ectodermal dysplasia, and mucopolysaccharidosis VII, suggesting dogs as models to study human diseases.

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