Pyruvatkinasedefizienz (PK) - West Highland White Terrier Diversität Es ist gekennzeichnet durch eine

Es ist gekennzeichnet durch eine Störung der neuromuskulären Übertragung

and results in total blindness

because of degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina

The dog carries two copies of the dominant D allele and expresses normal undiluted coat colour

Pyruvatkinasedefizienz (PK) - West Highland White Terrier Diversität Es ist gekennzeichnet durch eineCanine pyruvate kinase deficiency (PK deficiency) is an autosomal recessive disorder of cardiovascular system. Pyruvate kinase (PK) is essential for glycolysis in erythrocytes, which deliver oxygen to tissues. PK deficiency results in erythrocytes with decreased energy, in such ATP needed for energy cannot be synthesized, and cellular death occurs. The symptoms occur between 4 months and 1 year of age and include severe haemolytic anaemia,