Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder characterized by daytime sleepiness, cataplexy and... mehr
Erkrankung
Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder affecting humans and animals. The disease is characterized by daytime sleepiness, cataplexy and striking transitions from wakefulness into REM sleep. A mutation in the gene encoding the receptor for hypocretin (orexin) receptor 2 was identified as the cause for canine narcolepsy.
Erbgang
autosomal recessive
Testdauer
1-2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab (Doberman Pinscher, Dachshound), 3-5 days (Labrador Retriever)
