Sentences with word «phosphofructokinase»

Special thanks to Cocker Spaniel breeders from around the country, and the financial support of the American Kennel Club, Morris Animal Foundation, and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for their support of canine genetic research at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University that led to the genetic test for phosphofructokinase deficiency.

Some of the ailments that the Springador might inherit include eye conditions, heart problems, epilepsy, bloat, joint dysplasia, cold tail, skin disorders, ear infections, canine phosphofructokinase, osteochondritis dissecans, and acute moist dermatitis.

The cells secrete this molecule into their environment, and when the concentration surrounding the cells gets to a certain point, it activates a switch that makes all of the cells stop producing an enzyme called phosphofructokinase (Pfk), which is part of the glucose breakdown pathway.

Hemolytic anemia (destruction of RBCs) due to varied hereditary defects are seen more so in certain breeds, including English Springer Spaniels and less commonly Cocker Spaniels (phosphofructokinase [PFK] deficiency), and in Basenjis, Beagles, West Highland White Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Miniature Poodles, Toy Eskimos and Dachshunds (pyruvate kinase [PK] deficiency).

Muscle - type phosphofructokinase (PFK) deficiency causes alkaline - induced hemolytic crises and exertional myopathy in English Springer Spaniel (ESSP) dogs and is inherited as an autosomal - recessive trait.

Skibild E, Dahlgaard K, Rajpurohit Y, Smith BF, Giger U. Haemolytic anaemia and exercise intolerance due to phosphofructokinase deficiency in related springer spaniels.

Acetic acid inhibits the enzyme phosphofructokinase - 1 (PFK - 1) in the muscles.

Canine Phosphofructokinase (PFK) deficiency is an autosomal recessive genetic disease which prevents the metabolism of glucose into available energy resulting in exercise intolerance and muscle disease in Cocker Spaniels.

Phosphofructokinase deficiency: a deficiency of a specific red blood cell enzyme in English springer spaniels.

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Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency: PFK is an enzyme vital to the ability of tissues to use sugar for energy.

Phosphofructokinase (PFK) is the other disease that you need to be aware of, causing abnormalities in the dog's red blood cells and muscle cells.

Affected dogs have insufficient activity of the phosphofructokinase Enzyme which breaks down glycogen for energy.

Breeds that have a higher incidence of disease include German Shepherds and English Springer spaniels (if your dog has a phosphofructokinase deficiency).

A linkage test or direct gene test (like PFK - phosphofructokinase deficiency) would make control and carrier detection possible.