Leukoencephalomyelopathy (Leonberger Type)

Category:

Nervous system / Neurologic - Associated with the brain, spinal cord and nerves

Gene:

NAPEPLD

Variant Detected:

c.538G>C

Severity:

Moderate. This disease can cause significant signs of discomfort and/or dysfunction in affected animals. It may involve relatively high treatment/management costs, and can sometimes reduce life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Research Citation(s):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29643404?dopt=Abstract

Associated Breed(s):

Leonberger, Mixed Breed,