Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency mutation identified in multiple breeds of domestic cats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Erythrocyte pyruvate kinase deficiency (PK deficiency) is an inherited hemolytic anemia that has been documented in the Abyssinian and Somali breeds as well as random bred domestic shorthair cats. The disease results from mutations i...

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Main Authors: Grahn Robert A, Grahn Jennifer C, Penedo Maria CT, Helps Chris R, Lyons Leslie A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/207