Genetic heterogeneity of polydactyly in Maine Coon cats.

Alexia HamelinFabrice ConchouMarion FusellierBettina DuchenijIsabelle VieiraEmilie FilholCaroline Dufaure de CitresLaurent TiretVincent GacheMarie Abitbol

Published in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2020)

Polydactyly in Maine Coon cats is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait with incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity, and this trait is characterised by genetic heterogeneity in the Maine Coon breed. Maine Coon breeders should be aware of this situation and adapt their breeding practices accordingly.

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genome wide
single cell
primary care
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dna methylation
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