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Peripheral hypomyelinization in two golden retriever littermates
1Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blackburg 24061.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|July 15, 1990
Summary
Two Golden Retrievers experienced peripheral hypomyelinization, a nerve condition causing hind limb weakness and poor reflexes. This study identified abnormal nerve structures and function, suggesting a Schwann cell defect in this canine neurological disorder.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Genetics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Peripheral hypomyelinization is a rare neurological disorder affecting myelination in peripheral nerves.
- Genetic factors are often implicated in the development of hypomyelinization disorders.
- Understanding canine neurological diseases can provide insights into human conditions.