Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL)
Die Neuronale Ceroid Lipofuszinose (NCL) ist eine neurodegenerative Erkrankung aufgrund von... mehr
Erkrankung
NCL is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by lysosomal storage dysfunction.
The clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.
The clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.
Erbgang
autosomal recessive
Testdauer
3 - 5 days after arrival of the sample in the lap, in case of sequencing 1-2 weeks (Australian Shepherd, Miniature American Shepherd)
1 2 weeks (Australian Cattle Dog)
1 2 weeks (Australian Cattle Dog)
