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Myotonia Hereditaria (Cattle Dog Type)
Test Overview:
Myotonia congenita also known as myotonia hereditaria (Australian cattle dog type) is an inherited muscle disorder affecting dogs. The muscle cells of an affected dog are over-excitable, which causes muscles to remain contracted rather than relaxing after voluntary activity.
Category:
Musculoskeletal - Associated with muscles, bones and associated structures
Gene:
Chloride voltage-gated channel 1 (CLCN1) on chromosome 16
Variant Detected:
c.2703-2704 insertion A p.Arg890Gln-frameshift888
Severity:
Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.
Mode of Inheritance:
Autosomal Recessive
Research Citation(s):
Finnigan DF et al. J Vet Intern Med. A novel mutation of the CLCN1 gene associated with myotonia hereditaria in an Australian cattle dog. (2007) 21;3, 458-63. [PubMed: 17552451]
Associated Breed(s):
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Border Collie, Mixed Breed,
