A novel point mutation within the EDA gene causes an exon dropping in mature RNA in Holstein Friesian cattle breed affected by X-linked anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>X-linked anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is a disorder characterized by abnormal development of tissues and organs of ectodermal origin caused by mutations in the <it>EDA </it>gene. The bovine <it>EDA </it>gen...

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Main Authors: Pariset Lorraine, Valentini Alessio, Gargani Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/35