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Belanger JM, Famula TR, Gershony LC, Palij MK, Oberbauer AM. Genome-wide association analysis of idiopathic epilepsy in the Belgian shepherd. Canine Med Genet 2020; 7. [DOI: 10.1186/s40575-020-00091-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Idiopathic epilepsy (IE) is a common neurological disorder in the domestic dog, and is defined as repeated seizure activity having no identifiable underlying cause. Some breeds, such as the Belgian shepherd dog, have a greater prevalence of the disorder. Previous studies in this and other breeds have identified ADAM23 as a gene that confers risk of IE, although additional loci are known to exist. The present study sought to identify additional loci that influence IE in the Belgian shepherd dog.
Results
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) revealed a significant association between IE and CFA 14 (p < 1.03 E− 08) and a suggestive association on CFA 37 (p < 2.91 E− 06) in a region in linkage disequilibrium with ADAM23. Logistic regression identified a 2-loci model that demonstrated interaction between the two chromosomal regions that when combined predicted IE risk with high sensitivity.
Conclusions
Two interacting loci, one each on CFAs 14 and 37, predictive of IE in the Belgian shepherd were identified. The loci are adjacent to potential candidate genes associated with neurological function. Further exploration of the region is warranted to identify causal variants underlying the association. Additionally, although the two loci were very good at predicting IE, they failed to capture all the risk, indicating additional loci or incomplete penetrance are also likely contributing to IE expression in the Belgian shepherd dog.
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Yang Z, Zhang J, Zhang J, Tao R, Ren W, Zhang J, Dong J, Li C, Zhang S. Genetic characterization of four dog breeds with Illumina CanineHD BeadChip. Forensic Sci Res 2020; 4:354-357. [PMID: 32232181 PMCID: PMC7100786 DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2019.1614292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Zihao Yang
- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China.,Department of Forensic Science, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China.,Department of Forensic Science, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Forensic Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Criminal Police Detachment of Qingdao Public Security Bureau, Qingdao, China
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- Criminal Police Detachment of Qingdao Public Security Bureau, Qingdao, China
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- Criminal Police Detachment of Qingdao Public Security Bureau, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China.,Department of Forensic Science, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Institute of Forensic Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Sciences, Ministry of Justice, P.R. China, Shanghai, China
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Yoon S, Fleeman LM, Wilson BJ, Mansfield CS, McGreevy P. Epidemiological study of dogs with diabetes mellitus attending primary care veterinary clinics in Australia. Vet Rec 2020; 187:e22. [PMID: 32051292 DOI: 10.1136/vr.105467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to establish the prevalence, risk factors and comorbidities/sequelae for diabetes mellitus (DM) in Australian dogs presented to first-opinion veterinary practices. METHODS Electronic patient records of dogs (n=134,329) attending 152 veterinary clinics during 2017 were sourced through VetCompass Australia. They included 418 dogs with DM; a prevalence of 0.36 per cent (95 per cent CI 0.33 per cent to 0.39 per cent) in Australian dogs attending these veterinary clinics. By comparing with the reference group of rarer breeds and unidentified crossbreeds, multivariable modelling was used to reveal breeds (and their crosses) with significantly higher odds of having DM. RESULTS The results revealed that breeds (and their crosses) with significantly higher odds of having DM were Australian terriers (ORs=7.93 (95 per cent CI 2.83 to 22.27)), Siberian huskies (OR=6.24 (95 per cent CI 2.51 to 15.54)), English springer spaniels (OR=5.37 (95 per cent CI 1.48 to 19.53)), West Highland white terriers (OR=4.85 (95 per cent CI 2.55 to 9.25)), miniature schnauzers (OR=3.47 (95 per cent CI 1.16 to 10.35)), all types of poodles (OR=3.41 (95 per cent CI 2.07 to 5.61)), bichon frises (OR=3.41 (95 per cent CI 1.65 to 7.01)), schnauzers (OR=3.18 (95 per cent CI 1.42 to 7.11)) and cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS; OR=1.84 (95 per cent CI 1.08 to 3.13)). Breeds with lower risk were German shepherd dogs (OR=0.11 (95 per cent CI 0.01 to 0.84)), golden retrievers (OR=0.09 (95 per cent CI 0.01 to 0.68)) and boxers (no cases identified). Fisher's exact tests showed that labradoodles were diagnosed significantly more often than purebred Labradors (P=0.04) and did not differ significantly from poodles (P=0.81). Cavoodles did not differ significantly from either CKCS (p~1.00) or poodles (P=0.12). Spoodles were significantly less diagnosed than poodles (P=0.003) but did not differ from cocker spaniels (P=0.66). Desexed male dogs had a higher odds of DM than entire male (OR=0.62 (95 per cent CI 0.39 to 0.98)) and desexed female dogs (OR=0.76 (95 per cent CI 0.61 to 0.96)). Comorbidities/sequelae associated with canine DM included suspected pancreatitis (OR 10.58 (95 per cent CI 5.17 to 22.78)), cataracts (OR 9.80 (95 per cent CI 5.65 to 17.35)), hyperadrenocorticism (OR 6.21 (95 per cent CI 3.29 to 11.88)), urinary tract infection (OR 5.09 (95 per cent CI 1.97 to 13.41)) and hypothyroidism (OR 4.10 (95 per cent CI 1.08 to 15.58)). CONCLUSIONS Breeds at most risk included Australian terriers and Siberian huskies as previously reported, as well as, for the first time, English springer spaniels. In contrast to other populations where there is female predisposition for DM, desexed male dogs in Australia were at increased risk for DM compared with both entire males and desexed females. This predisposition for desexed males to develop DM warrants further investigation.
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- Samuel Yoon
- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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İnanç ME, Tekin K, Akkurt MY, Olgac KT, Yılmaz B, Çil B, Kızılaslan M, Taşdemir U, Tuncer PB, Büyükleblebici S, Uysal O, Çınar Kul B. Genomewide association of male reproductive traits in Aksaray Malakli dogs. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:1555-1562. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.13302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Muhammed Enes İnanç
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Burdur Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Genetics Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- International Center for Livestock Research and Training Ankara Turkey
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- Technical Sciences Vocational School Aksaray University Aksaray Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Genetics Ankara University Ankara Turkey
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Necesankova M, Vychodilova L, Albrechtova K, Kennedy LJ, Hlavac J, Sedlak K, Modry D, Janova E, Vyskocil M, Horin P. MYD88 and functionally related genes are associated with multiple infections in a model population of Kenyan village dogs. Mol Biol Rep 2016; 43:1451-63. [PMID: 27655108 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-016-4078-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to seek associations between immunity-related molecular markers and endemic infections in a model population of African village dogs from Northern Kenya with no veterinary care and no selective breeding. A population of village dogs from Northern Kenya composed of three sub-populations from three different areas (84, 50 and 55 dogs) was studied. Canine distemper virus (CDV), Hepatozoon canis, Microfilariae (Acantocheilonema dracunculoides, Acantocheilonema reconditum) and Neospora caninum were the pathogens studied. The presence of antibodies (CDV, Neospora), light microscopy (Hepatozoon) and diagnostic PCR (Microfilariae) were the methods used for diagnosing infection. Genes involved in innate immune mechanisms, NOS3, IL6, TLR1, TLR2, TLR4, TLR7, TLR9, LY96, MYD88, and three major histocompatibility genes class II genes were selected as candidates. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers were detected by Sanger sequencing, next generation sequencing and PCR-RFLP. The Fisher´s exact test for additive and non-additive models was used for association analyses. Three SNPs within the MYD88 gene and one TLR4 SNP marker were associated with more than one infection. Combined genotypes and further markers identified by next generation sequencing confirmed associations observed for individual genes. The genes associated with infection and their combinations in specific genotypes match well our knowledge on their biological role and on the role of the relevant biological pathways, respectively. Associations with multiple infections observed between the MYD88 and TLR4 genes suggest their involvement in the mechanisms of anti-infectious defenses in dogs.
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Grüntzig K, Graf R, Boo G, Guscetti F, Hässig M, Axhausen K, Fabrikant S, Welle M, Meier D, Folkers G, Pospischil A. Swiss Canine Cancer Registry 1955–2008: Occurrence of the Most Common Tumour Diagnoses and Influence of Age, Breed, Body Size, Sex and Neutering Status on Tumour Development. J Comp Pathol 2016; 155:156-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2016.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Revised: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Since the annotation of its genome a decade ago, the dog has proven to be an excellent model for the study of inherited diseases. A large variety of spontaneous simple and complex phenotypes occur in dogs, providing physiologically relevant models to corresponding human conditions. In addition, gene discovery is facilitated in clinically less heterogeneous purebred dogs with closed population structures because smaller study cohorts and fewer markers are often sufficient to expose causal variants. Here, we review the development of genomic resources from microsatellites to whole-genome sequencing and give examples of successful findings that have followed the technological progress. The increasing amount of whole-genome sequence data warrants better functional annotation of the canine genome to more effectively utilise this unique model to understand genetic contributions in morphological, behavioural and other complex traits.
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- F G van Steenbeek
- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 104, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, Department of Veterinary Biosciences 00014, Folkhälsan Research Center, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 104, 3508 TD, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Research Programs Unit, Molecular Neurology, Department of Veterinary Biosciences 00014, Folkhälsan Research Center, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Technical advances and development in the market for genomic tools have facilitated access to whole-genome data across species. Building-up on the acquired knowledge of the genome sequences, large-scale genotyping has been optimized for broad use, so genotype information can be routinely used to predict genetic merit. Genomic selection (GS) refers to the use of aggregates of estimated marker effects as predictors which allow improved individual differentiation at young age. Realizable benefits of GS are influenced by several factors and vary in quantity and quality between species. General characteristics and challenges of GS in implementation and routine application are described, followed by an overview over the current status of its use, prospects and challenges in important animal species. Genetic gain for a particular trait can be enhanced by shortening of the generation interval, increased selection accuracy and increased selection intensity, with species- and breed-specific relevance of the determinants. Reliable predictions based on genetic marker effects require assembly of a reference for linking of phenotype and genotype data to allow estimation and regular re-estimation. Experiences from dairy breeding have shown that international collaboration can set the course for fast and successful implementation of innovative selection tools, so genomics may significantly impact the structures of future breeding and breeding programmes. Traits of great and increasing importance, which were difficult to improve in the conventional systems, could be emphasized, if continuous availability of high-quality phenotype data can be assured. Equally elaborate strategies for genotyping and phenotyping will allow tailored approaches to balance efficient animal production, sustainability, animal health and welfare in future.
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- K F Stock
- Vereinigte Informationssysteme Tierhaltung w.V. (vit), Verden, Germany.
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Stern JA, White SN, Meurs KM. Extent of linkage disequilibrium in large-breed dogs: chromosomal and breed variation. Mamm Genome 2013; 24:409-15. [PMID: 24062056 DOI: 10.1007/s00335-013-9474-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to better define the extent of linkage disequilibrium (LD) in populations of large-breed dogs and its variation by breed and chromosomal region. Understanding the extent of LD is a crucial component for successful utilization of genome-wide association studies and allows researchers to better define regions of interest and target candidate genes. Twenty-four Golden Retriever dogs, 28 Rottweiler dogs, and 24 Newfoundland dogs were genotyped for single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data using a high-density SNP array. LD was calculated for all autosomes using Haploview. Decay of the squared correlation coefficient (r (2)) was plotted on a per-breed and per-chromosome basis as well as in a genome-wide fashion. The point of 50 % decay of r (2) was used to estimate the difference in extent of LD between breeds. Extent of LD was significantly shorter for Newfoundland dogs based upon 50 % decay of r (2) data at a mean of 344 kb compared to Golden Retriever and Rottweiler dogs at 715 and 834 kb, respectively (P < 0.0001). Notable differences in LD by chromosome were present within each breed and not strictly related to the length of the corresponding chromosome. Extent of LD is breed and chromosome dependent. To our knowledge, this is the first report of SNP-based LD for Newfoundland dogs, the first report based on genome-wide SNPs for Rottweilers, and an almost tenfold improvement in marker density over previous genome-wide studies of LD in Golden Retrievers.
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- Joshua A Stern
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27607, USA,
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Senn H, Ogden R, Cezard T, Gharbi K, Iqbal Z, Johnson E, Kamps-Hughes N, Rosell F, McEwing R. Reference-free SNP discovery for the Eurasian beaver from restriction site-associated DNA paired-end data. Mol Ecol 2013; 22:3141-50. [DOI: 10.1111/mec.12242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Revised: 12/21/2012] [Accepted: 01/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Helen Senn
- WildGenes Laboratory; Royal Zoological Society of Scotland; Edinburgh, EH12 6TS UK
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- WildGenes Laboratory; Royal Zoological Society of Scotland; Edinburgh, EH12 6TS UK
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- The GenePool; School of Biological Sciences; The University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh, EH9 3JT UK
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- The GenePool; School of Biological Sciences; The University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh, EH9 3JT UK
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- Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics; University of Oxford, OX3 7BN; Oxford UK
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- The Institute of Molecular Biology; 297 Klamath Hall, 1229 University of Oregon; Eugene OR 97403-1229 USA
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- The Institute of Molecular Biology; 297 Klamath Hall, 1229 University of Oregon; Eugene OR 97403-1229 USA
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- Department of Environmental and Health Studies; Faculty of Arts and Sciences; Telemark University College; 3800 Bø i Telemark Norway
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- WildGenes Laboratory; Royal Zoological Society of Scotland; Edinburgh, EH12 6TS UK
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Albuquerque C, Morinha F, Requicha J, Martins T, Dias I, Guedes-Pinto H, Bastos E, Viegas C. Canine periodontitis: The dog as an important model for periodontal studies. Vet J 2012; 191:299-305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2010] [Revised: 08/04/2011] [Accepted: 08/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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