Albinism, OCA2-related

Trait overview

Oculocutaneous albinism is a group of inherited disorders of melanin synthesis. This leads to a dog that presents with no pigment, with pink skin, nose, paws, lips, and pink or red irises.

Gene name(s)

OCA2

Inheritance

Autosomal recessive

More common in the following breeds

Citations

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28973042/