Myostatin Deficiency

Gene involved
MSTN

Mutation tested
c.939_940delTG (BULLY)

Transmission mode : Autosomal codominant

Publication : Mosher et al. (2007). A mutation in the myostatin gene increases muscle mass and enhances racing performance in heterozygote dogs.
Shelton et al. (2007). Gross muscle hypertrophy in whippet dogs is caused by a mutation in the myostatin gene.

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