Mucopolysaccharidosis VI in cats - clarification regarding genetic testing.

ABSTRACT: The release of new DNA-based diagnostic tools has increased tremendously in companion animals. Over 70 different DNA variants are now known for the cat, including DNA variants in disease-associated genes and genes causing aesthetically interesting traits. The impact genetic tests have on animal breeding and health management is significant because of the ability to control the breeding of domestic cats, especially breed cats. If used properly, genetic testing can prevent the production of diseased animals, causing the reduction of the frequency of the causal variant in the population, and, potentially, the eventual eradication of the disease. However, testing of some identified DNA variants may be unwarranted and cause undo strife within the cat breeding community and unnecessary reduction

SUBMITTER: Lyons LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4930586 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature