Identification of SNP c.-22G>A in the melanophilin gene from a dog with color dilution alopecia: case report

ABSTRACT Mutant color alopecia is an ectodermical defection of color dilution, characterized by partial alopecia, dry, shine-less hair, and peeling and papule. Melanization damages also occur on the cortical structure of the affected hair. The animals affected have big melanin grains with irregular...

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Main Authors: L.M. Santos, N.B. Messas, M.I.P. Palumbo, L.A. Miyasato, P.V. Leal, T.B. Martins, C.A.N. Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352017000601503&lng=en&tlng=en