A porcine cyclops with normal female karyotype

Am J Vet Res. 1976 Jan;37(1):95-6.

Abstract

The chromosomes of a porcine cyclops were examined after a culture was made of tissue from one kidney. The 2n number of chromosomes was 38,XX, with no apparent deviations from that of a normal female swine. Possible factors contributing to this abnormality are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid / genetics
  • Abnormalities, Severe Teratoid / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Sex Chromosomes*
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / congenital
  • Swine Diseases / genetics*