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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is caused by a genetic mutation (CCD39 gene) that affects the cilia of cells.
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Specifications
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| Gene | |
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| specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | |
| Chromosome | |
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General information
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is caused by a genetic mutation (CCD39 gene) that affects the cilia of cells. The cilia (microscopic hair-like projections of cells that are able to move) play a role in the respiratory tract to remove bacteria and foreign material from the respiratory tract and helping to protect the lungs. And the cilia play a role in the reproductive tract.
Clinical features
Dogs affected by primary ciliary dyskinesia show recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections (most importantly pneumonia). Affected dogs tend to have lower fertility due to the malfunction of the cilia. Signs are first seen in the first few days or weeks of life, with young puppies developing a mucoid nasal discharge and/or pneumonia.
Additional information
References
Pubmed ID: 21131972
Omia ID: 1540