| Erythrocytic pyruvate kinase deficiency and AB blood types in Australian Abyssinian and Somali cats. | |
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PMID: 19178476 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of the mutant pyruvate kinase (PK) allele, haematological parameters and AB blood types of Abyssinian and Somali cats in Australia. DESIGN: Complete blood cell and reticulocyte counts, DNA PK mutation testing and blood typing were performed in all cats. RESULTS: A total of 60 cats (36 Abyssinians, 24 Somalis) were included (37 females, 23 males). For the mutant PK allele, three female Somalis were homozygous (affected, 5%), 17 cats were heterozygous (carrier, 28%) and 40 cats tested negative (normal, 67%). Pedigree analysis revealed common ancestry of affected and many carrier cats. Of affected cats, two had regenerative anaemias and all had reticulocytosis (range 64-390 x 10(9)/L; P < 0.001 compared with normal or carrier cats). The only consistent historical sign was lethargy. One affected cat was euthanased 18 months after testing, because of anaemia, neutropenia, anorexia and weight loss. The mutant allele frequency was 0.19 overall (0.29 in Somalis, 0.13 in Abyssinians). All cats had blood type A. The commercial blood typing card method incorrectly identified 12 cats as having type AB blood. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of the mutant PK allele is high in Australia. Screening for PK deficiency is indicated before mating and in individual cats of these breeds, even in the absence of anaemia and especially when there is reticulocytosis. Although all cats in the present study had blood type A, blood type B is common in these breeds worldwide. Retyping of any AB typed cats by a laboratory technique is recommended. |
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Authors:
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V R Barrs; U Giger; B Wilson; C T T Chan; A E Lingard; L Tran; A Seng; P J Canfield; J A Beatty |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian veterinary journal Volume: 87 ISSN: 0005-0423 ISO Abbreviation: Aust. Vet. J. Publication Date: 2009 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-30 Completed Date: 2009-04-20 Revised Date: 2013-06-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370616 Medline TA: Aust Vet J Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 39-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Valentine Charlton Cat Centre, Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia. v.barrs@.usyd.edu.au |
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Alleles Animals Australia Blood Grouping and Crossmatching / veterinary Breeding Carrier State / veterinary Cat Diseases / enzymology*, genetics*, pathology Cats / blood* Erythrocytes / enzymology* Female Gene Frequency Male Mutation Pedigree Pyruvate Kinase / deficiency*, genetics* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P40 RR002512-24A1/RR/NCRR NIH HHS; RR02512/RR/NCRR NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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EC 2.7.1.40/Pyruvate Kinase |
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