Canavan disease is an autosomal recessive leukodystrophy caused by mutations in the gene encoding aspartoacylase (ASPA), which hydrolyses N-acetylaspartate (NAA) to acetate and aspartate. A similar feline neurodegenerative disease associated with a mutation in the gene is reported herein. Comprehensive clinical, genetic, and pathological analyses were performed on 4 affected cats.
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