Genome-wide association study in Dachshund: identification of a major locus affecting intervertebral disc calcification

Mette Sloth Mogensen, Peter Karlskov-Mortensen, Helle Friis Proschowsky, Frode Lingaas, Anu Lappalainen, Hannes Lohi, Vibeke Frøkjær Jensen, Merete Fredholm

    28 Citationer (Scopus)

    Abstract

    Intervertebral disc calcification and herniation commonly affects Dachshund where the predisposition is caused by an early onset degenerative process resulting in disc calcification. A continuous spectrum of disc degeneration is seen within and among dog breeds, suggesting a multifactorial etiology. The number of calcified discs at 2 years of age determined by a radiographic evaluation is a good indicator of the severity of disc degeneration and thus serves as a measure for the risk of developing intervertebral disc herniation. The aim of the study was to identify genetic variants associated with intervertebral disc calcification in Dachshund through a genome-wide association (GWA) study. Based on thorough radiographic examinations, 48 cases with =6 disc calcifications or surgically treated for disc herniation and 46 controls with 0-1 disc calcifications were identified. GWA using the Illumina CanineHD BeadChip identified a locus on chromosome 12 from 36.8 to 38.6 Mb with 36 markers reaching genome-wide significance (P(genome) = 0.00001-0.026). This study suggests that a major locus on chromosome 12 harbors genetic variations affecting the development of intervertebral disc calcification in Dachshund.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftJournal of Heredity
    Vol/bind102
    Udgave nummerSuppl. 1
    Sider (fra-til)S81-S86
    Antal sider6
    ISSN0022-1503
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2011

    Citationsformater