Research Article

Additional Evidence for DDB2 T338M as a Genetic Risk Factor for Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Horses

Table 1

Haflinger samples selected for whole genome sequencing based on phenotype, age, DDB2 c.1013 C>T genotype, and ECA12 haplotype analysis.

SampleStatusDDB2 genotypeAge at ocular examFeatures for selection

HF-14-62Affected limbal SCCC/C13Haplotype with majority case minor alleles
HF-14-55Affected limbal SCCC/C6Haplotype with majority case major alleles
HF-13-25Affected limbal SCCT/T9Defined 3 breakpoint of haplotype
HF-15-07Affected limbal and nictitating membrane SCCT/T12Defined 5 breakpoint of haplotype
HF-13-17UnaffectedC/C27Oldest sample at the time of submission
HF-13-33UnaffectedT/T20Risk haplotype