Basepaws screens for this disease plus 280+ other health markers
Basepaws screens for this disease plus 280+ other health markers
Leukencephalomyelopathy is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS). White matter is crucial for relaying information from one place to another.
NAPEPLD
Autosomal recessive
Juvenile-onset clinical signs include abnormal, uncoordinated movements (ataxia). This disease is severe and typically leads to immobility within a few months.
A veterinarian will conduct a thorough exam, including a review of health history and any clinical signs. Neurological tests, including imaging, may be required for a definitive diagnosis. Genetic testing is necessary to determine an underlying genetic cause.
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Minor KM, Letko A, Becker D, DrögemĂŒller M, Mandigers PJJ, Bellekom SR, Leegwater PAJ, Stassen QEM, Putschbach K, Fischer A, Flegel T, Matiasek K, Ekenstedt KJ, Furrow E, Patterson EE, Platt SR, Kelly PA, Cassidy JP, Shelton GD, Lucot K, Bannasch DL, Martineau H, Muir CF, Priestnall SL, Henke D, Oevermann A, Jagannathan V, Mickelson JR, DrögemĂŒller C. Canine NAPEPLD-associated models of human myelin disorders. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 11;8(1):5818. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-23938-7. PMID: 29643404; PMCID: PMC5895582.
Disease diagnosis and treatment should always be performed by a veterinarian. The following information is for educational purposes only.
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