Spinocerebellar Ataxia

Gene involved
CAPN1

Mutation tested
c.344G>A (LOA)

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Forman et al. (2013). Missense mutation in CAPN1 is associated with spinocerebellar ataxia in the Parson Russell Terrier dog breed.

Gene involved
KCNJ10

Mutation tested
c.627C>G (SCA)

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Gilliam et al. (2014). A homozygous KCNJ10 mutation in Jack Russell Terriers and related breeds with spinocerebellar ataxia with myokymia, seizures, or both.

Gene involved
SCN8A

Mutation tested
c.4898G>T

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Letko et al. (2019). A missense variant in SCN8A in Alpine Dachsbracke dogs affected by spinocerebellar ataxia.

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Gene involved
PNPLA8

Mutation tested
c.1169_1170dupTT

Transmission mode : Autosomal recessive

Publication : Abitbol et al. (2022). A PNPLA8 frameshift variant in Australian shepherd dogs with hereditary ataxia.