Large Deletions at the SHOX Locus in the Pseudoautosomal Region Are Associated with Skeletal Atavism in Shetland Ponies

Skeletal atavism in Shetland ponies is a heritable disorder characterized by abnormal growth of the ulna and fibula that extend the carpal and tarsal joints, respectively. This causes abnormal skeletal structure and impaired movements, and affected foals are usually killed. In order to identify the...

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Main Authors: Rafati, Nima, Andersson, Lisa S., Mikko, Sofia, Feng, Chungang, Raudsepp, Terje, Pettersson, Jessica, Janecka, Jan, Wattle, Ove, Ameur, Adam, Thyreen, Gunilla, Eberth, John, Huddleston, John, Malig, Maika, Bailey, Ernest, Eichler, Evan E., Dalin, Göran, Chowdary, Bhanu, Andersson, Leif, Lindgren, Gabriella, Rubin, Carl-Johan
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Genetics Society of America 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4938674/