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In cats, the growth and structure of coat hairs is partially governed by the gene for keratin 71 (KRT71).

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Specifications

Breeds

Gene

Organ

specimen

Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue

Mode of Inheritance

Chromosome

Also known as

Year Published

General information

In cats, the growth and structure of coat hairs is partially governed by the gene for keratin 71 (KRT71). Mutations to KRT71 can result in several different curled coats, known as “rexoid”, and even in the hairlessness of the Sphynx breed.

The distinctive curly, frizzy coat of the Selkirk Rex breed is caused by a dominant mutation to KRT71. This mutant genotype is known as SADRE (Selkirk Autosomal Dominant Rex), SLK or Re^S, and is dominant over all other KRT71 genotypes.

Clinical features

The Selkirk rexoid coat is dense and wooly, with a frizzy or tousled appearance.

Additional information

References

Pubmed ID: 23770706

Omia ID: 1712

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2. Collect DNA sample

Collect DNA material as indicated with our products and send it to our laboratory.

3. Results

We handle your DNA sample with care and provide you with the results.

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