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Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is the name for a wide array of degenerative neurological conditions which cause progressive nerve damage, resulting in a loss of mobility and vision, and ultimately death.
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Specifications
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| specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
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General information
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is the name for a wide array of degenerative neurological conditions which cause progressive nerve damage, resulting in a loss of mobility and vision, and ultimately death. The variant analysed in this test, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10 (NCL10), is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene CTSD. It is found in the Amerian Bulldog.
Clinical features
American Bulldogs develop clinical signs between 1 and 3 years of age and include mental dullness, ataxia, loss of vision, weakness, abnormal gait, seizures, tremors and aggressive behavior.
Additional information
References
Pubmed ID: 16386934
Omia ID: 1505