Canine Multiple System Degeneration

Degeneration of the cerebellum, caudate nucleus and substantia nigra resulting in nervous disorder

Symptoms
Cranial intention tremor, goose-stepping gait (ataxia), falling episodes, severe and progressive movement disorder

Gene involved
SERAC1

Mutation tested
c.182+1_182+4delGTAA

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Johnson et al. (2013). Canine Multiple System Degeneration is associated with distinct SERAC1 mutations in two different dog breeds.

Concerned breeds :

Gene involved
SERAC1

Mutation tested
c.1536G>A

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Johnson et al. (2013). Canine Multiple System Degeneration is associated with distinct SERAC1 mutations in two different dog breeds.

Concerned breeds :