A synonymous germline variant in a gene encoding a cell adhesion molecule is associated with cutaneous mast cell tumour development in Labrador and Golden Retrievers.
Mast cell tumours are the most common type of skin cancer in dogs, representing a significant concern in canine health. The molecular pathogenesis is largely unknown, but breed-predisposition for mast cell tumour development suggests the involvement of inherited genetic risk factors in some breeds....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6447235?pdf=render |