Coat Colour A-Locus (Agouti) – Cat
Kodas: K757
Short description
The A-locus controls the banding (agouti pattern) of the cat’s coat.
General information
The A-locus controls the banding (agouti pattern) of the cat’s coat.
This analysis of this test allows the distinction between carriers and homozygous solid cats and provides an important basis for coat color breeding decisions.
Specifications
| Breeds | All Breeds |
|---|---|
| Gene | ASIP |
| Chromosome | A3 |
| Organ | Integumentary System |
| Specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | Autosomal Recessive |
| Also known as | A-Locus |
Clinical features
If at least one intact allele is present (A/a or A/A), the cat shows typical hair banding, which is expressed for example in tabby patterns. However, if two mutated alleles with a 2-base pair deletion in the ASIP gene are present, the banding is completely suppressed – the cat appears solid-colored (non-agouti).
References
Pubmed ID: 12620197
Year published: 2003
Omia ID: 201
Omia variant ID:
Turnaround information
- 10 working days