Abstract: The complete sequence of the canine von Willebrand Factor cDNA and deduced amino acid sequence is provided. The mutation which causes von Willebrand's Disease in Scottish Terriers, Doberman pinschers, Shetland sheepdogs, Manchester terriers and Poodles are also provided. Methods for detecting carriers of the defective vWF gene are also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 21, 2001
Publication date:
September 26, 2002
Applicant:
The Regents of the University of michigan Board of Trustees operating MN State University
Inventors:
Patrick J. Venta, George J. Brewer, Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan, William D. Schall