MDR1 Multidrug Sensitivity

Abnormal function of a transport protein located in the blood-brain barrier leading to neurotoxicity after the intake of certain medicinal products

Symptoms
Dilated pupils, vomiting, tremors, locomotor difficulties, blindness, seizures, coma and eventually death of the animal.

Gene involved
ABCB1

Mutation tested
c.1930_1931delTC

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive
Age of onset : From birth

Publication : Mealey et al. (2015). Identification of a nonsense mutation in feline ABCB1.