Sentences with phrase «forms of albinism»
The most common forms of albinism are oculocutaneous type 1 (OCA1) and type 2 (OCA2).
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Variants in TYR were previously reported to be related with white coat color in domestic cats as well as with a form of albinism in people.
Tyrosinase - positive is another form of albinism.
Not exact matches
The Siamese cat has a form of partial albinism due to an enzyme that blocks melanin, but this enzyme that produces light coat color is inactivated by cooler body temperature.
You may know that the unique coat markings of color - pointed cats are expressions of a form of partial albinism, and that all specimens of these breeds are born with white coats.