MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR IDENTIFYING CANINE GENETIC DISEASES OR TRAITS

摘要

Microsatellite markers are provided which are useful in identifying linked markers for canine genetic diseases and traits. The microsatellite markers are derived from regions of genomic DNA which contain a repeat motif, flanked by unique sequences. The number of units contained within the repeat motif is variable, such that various different alleles are present in any given population. The microsatellite markers and their progeny are especially useful in detecting genetic diseases not phenotypically visible and identifying carriers of recessive diseases, as illustrated in the figure. In a preferred embodiment, microsatellite markers are provided which may be used to detect the canine copper toxicosis gene.