Quantitative trait loci (QTL) study identifies novel genomic regions associated to Chiari-Like Malformation in Griffon Bruxellois dogs
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ABSTRACT: Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a developmental abnormality of the craniocervical junction that is common in the Griffon Bruxellois (GB) breed with an estimated prevalence of 65%. This disease is characterized by overcrowding of the neural parenchyma at the craniocervical junction and disturbance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. The most common clinical sign is pain either as a direct consequence of CM or neuropathic pain as a consequence of secondary syringomyelia. The etiology of CM remains unknown but genetic factors play an important role. To investigate the genetic complexity of the disease, a quantitative trait locus (QTL) approach was adopted. A total of 14 quantitative skull and atlas measurements were taken and were tested for association to CM. Six traits were found to be associated to CM and were subjected to a whole-genome association study using the Illumina canine high density bead chip in 74 GB dogs (50 affected and 24 controls). Linear and mixed regression analyses were used to identify quantitative trait loci.
ORGANISM(S): Canis lupus familiaris
PROVIDER: GSE52221 | GEO | 2014/05/19
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA227182
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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