Myotonia Congenita

Chloride channel disorder characterized by delayed skeletal muscle relaxation after contraction

Symptoms
Hypertrophic skeletal muscles, delayed muscle relaxation, stiff and stilted gait, bunnyhop-type movement, increased respiratory sounds, dental abnormalities, prognathism

Gene involved
CLCN1

Mutation tested
c.803C>T

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Bhalerao et al. (2002). Detection of a genetic mutation for myotonia congenita among Miniature Schnauzers and identification of a common carrier ancestor.

Concerned breeds :

Gene involved
CLCN1

Mutation tested
c.2275A>T

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Quitt et al. (2018). Myotonia congenita in a Labrador Retriever with truncated CLCN1.

Gene involved
CLCN1

Mutation tested
c.2665insA

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Finnigan et al. (2007). A novel mutation of the CLCN1 gene associated with myotonia hereditaria in an Australian cattle dog.