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Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis

Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
Original price
£48.00
£48.00 - £48.00
Current price £48.00

Our DNA test for Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis is ideal for breeders and owners who want the reassurance of genetic health testing.

The guideline turnaround time for single tests is approximately 10-12 working days after the swab arrives at the lab. 

If you need more than two tests it is often more cost-effective to order the relevant breed package.

Description

Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) causes a dry, rough, and crusty nose which can sometimes crack painfully. Affected dogs are otherwise healthy but the must be continually treated to prevent excessive dryness.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the SUV39H2 gene.

Breeds

This test is also included in the following breed packages:

  • Australian Labradoodle
  • Cockerdor
  • Labradoodle
  • Labrador Essential

 

Scientific references:

Jagannathan V, Bannoehr J, Plattet P, Hauswirth R, Drögemüller C, Drögemüller M, Wiener DJ, Doherr M, Owczarek-Lipska M, Galichet A, Welle MM, Tengvall K, Bergvall K, Lohi H, Rüfenacht S, Linek M, Paradis M, Müller EJ, Roosje P, Leeb T. A mutation in the SUV39H2 gene in Labrador Retrievers with hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK) provides insights into the epigenetics of keratinocyte differentiation. PLoS Genet. 2013;9(10):e1003848