Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8-1 (NCL8-1) – English Setter

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a wide array of degenerative neurological conditions which cause progressive nerve damage, resulting in a loss of mobility and vision, and ultimately death. This variant, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis type 8 (NCL8), is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene CLN8, and occurs in the English Setter. Other variants of NCL8 are found in the Australian Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Alpenländische Dachsbracke and Saluki.