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Gangliosidosis GM2 HEXB (Shiba Inu Type)
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Description:
This is a sosomal storage diseases which results in improper carbohydrate metabolism. The brain is particularly affected by this, so the major symptoms of all of these diseases are neurological. These symptoms are usually noticeable by the age of 9 to 12 months and typically include loss of vision, walking difficulties, loss of balance, head tremors and vomiting and get more severe over time.
Category:
Metabolic - Associated with the enzymes and metabolic processes of cells
Gene:
HEXB
Variant Detected:
3bp deletion
Severity:
It is a trait and so is tested based on preference, not usually for health concerns.
Mode of Inheritance:
Autosomal Recessive
Research Citation(s):
J Vet Intern Med. 2017 Sep;31(5):1520-1526
Associated Breed(s):
Mixed Breed, Shiba Inu,
