Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (Rottweiler Type)

Category:

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

Gene:

VSP11

Variant Detected:

c.2504A>G

Severity:

It is a trait and so is tested based on preference, not usually for health concerns.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Recommended Screening:

Genetic testing of the VSP11 gene will reliably determine if a dog is a genetic carrier of Neuroaxonal Dystrophy.

Research Citation(s):

G3 (Bethesda). 2018 Aug; 8(8): 2773–2780

Associated Breed(s):

Mixed Breed, Rottweiler ,