Robertsonian translocation (8;14) in an infertile bitch (Canis familiaris).
A new case of a Robertsonian translocation diagnosed in an infertile bitch of West Highland White Terrier breed is reported. Cytogenetic analyses were performed with the use of Giemsa staining, Q-, C- and Ag-I banding techniques and FISH with canine whole X chromosome paint. The karyotype of this bitch was described as 77,XX der (8;14)(q10;q10).
Switonski
Marek
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Department of Genetics and Animal Breeding, August Cieszkowski Agricultural University of Poznań, Poland. switonsk@jay.au.poznan.pl
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Izabela
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Skorczyk
Anna
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Yang
Fengtang
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Antosik
Pawel
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D000818:Animals; D002875:Chromosomes; D004285:Dogs / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000235:genetics* / Q000662:veterinary; D014178:Translocation, Genetic