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GM2 Gangliosidosis (Japanese Chin)

Body function:
Muscle & Neurological
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GM2 Gangliosidosis is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder found in Japanese Chin dogs, caused by a mutation in the HEXA gene. This condition results in progressive damage to the nervous system due to the accumulation of GM2 gangliosides, which the body can't properly break down.
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