Alpha-Mannosidosis

Lysosomal storage disorder linked to α-mannosidosis enzyme deficiency

Symptoms
Retarded growth, skeletal deformities, apathy, deafness, limb coordination disorder, tremors.

Gene involved
MAN2B1

Mutation tested
c.1748delCCAG

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive
Age of onset : Between 2 and 6 months old

Publication : Berg et al. (1997). Purification of feline lysosomal alpha-mannosidase, determination of its cdna sequence and identification of a mutation causing alpha-mannosidosis in Persian cats.

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