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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a large group of genetic diseases in which the retina gradually degenerates over time, causing a progressive loss of vision.

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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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a large group of genetic diseases in which the retina gradually degenerates over time, causing a progressive loss of vision. This early-onset variant of the disease, known as Early Retinal Degeneration (erd-PRA), is found in the Norwegian Elkhound. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene STK38L.

Clinical features

Clinical signs are usually present within the first 10 weeks as poor vision and night blindness.

Additional information

References

Pubmed ID: 20887780

Omia ID: 1297

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