Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1683 - 1683
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Homologous
recombination
deficiency
(HRD)
is
characterized
by
the
inability
of
a
cell
to
repair
double-stranded
breaks
using
homologous
(HRR)
pathway.
The
HRR
pathway
results
in
defective
DNA
repair,
leading
genomic
instability
and
tumorigenesis.
presence
HRD
has
been
found
make
tumors
sensitive
ICL-inducing
platinum-based
therapies
poly(adenosine
diphosphate
[ADP]-ribose)
polymerase
(PARP)
inhibitors
(PARPi).
However,
there
are
no
standardized
methods
measure
report
phenotypes.
Herein,
we
compare
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM),
chromosomal
microarray
(CMA),
523-gene
NGS
panel
for
score
calculations.
This
retrospective
study
included
analysis
196
samples,
which
10
were
gliomas,
176
hematological
malignancy
controls.
gliomas
evaluated
with
both
CMA
OGM,
30
samples
OGM.
To
verify
scores
larger
cohort,
135
cases
71
calculated
combination
three
signatures
that
loss
heterozygosity
(LOH),
telomeric
allelic
imbalance
(TAI),
large-scale
transitions
(LST).
In
ten
glioma
analyzed
OGM
same
(to
remove
any
tumor
percentage
bias),
(mean
±
SEM)
13.2
(±4.2)
compared
3.7
(±1.4)
CMA.
panel,
7.6
(±2.2)
2.6
(±0.8)
panel.
detected
70.8%
66.8%
additional
variants
considered
malignancies,
respectively.
higher
sensitivity
capture
signature
might
enable
more
accurate
precise
correlation
response
PARPi
drugs.
reveals
cryptic
current
standard
care
(SOC)
used
assessing
phenotype
presents
as
an
attractive
alternative
resolution
accurately
assess
phenotype.
Leukemia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(9), P. 2306 - 2316
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
Chromosome
banding
analysis
(CBA)
remains
the
standard-of-care
for
structural
variant
(SV)
assessment
in
MDS.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
a
novel,
non-sequencing-based
technique
high-resolution
genome-wide
SV
profiling
(SVP).
We
explored
clinical
value
of
SVP
by
OGM
101
consecutive,
newly
diagnosed
MDS
patients
from
single-center,
who
underwent
cytogenetic
and
targeted
NGS
studies.
detected
383
clinically
significant,
recurrent
novel
SVs.
Of
these,
224
(51%)
SVs,
seen
across
34%
patients,
were
cryptic
CBA
(included
rearrangements
involving
MECOM,
NUP98::PRRX2,
KMT2A
partial
tandem
duplications
among
others).
decreased
proportion
normal
karyotype
16%,
identified
complex
genomes
(17%),
chromothripsis
(6%)
generated
informative
results
both
with
insufficient
metaphases.
Precise
gene/exon-level
allowed
relevant
biomarkers
(TP53
allele
status,
KMT2A-PTD)
without
additional
testing.
data
was
complementary
to
NGS.
When
applied
retrospect,
changed
comprehensive
scoring
system
(CCSS)
R-IPSS
risk-groups
21%
17%
respectively
an
improved
prediction
prognosis.
By
multivariate
analysis,
CCSS
only
(not
CBA),
TP53
mutation
BM
blasts
independently
predicted
survival.
This
first
largest
study
reporting
combined
prognostication.
Blood Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 1297 - 1307
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
Detection
of
hallmark
genomic
aberrations
in
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
is
essential
for
diagnostic
subtyping,
prognosis,
and
patient
management.
However,
cytogenetic/cytogenomic
techniques
used
to
identify
those
aberrations,
such
as
karyotyping,
fluorescence
situ
hybridization
(FISH),
or
chromosomal
microarray
analysis
(CMA),
are
limited
by
the
need
skilled
personnel
well
significant
time,
cost,
labor.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
provides
a
single,
cost-effective
assay
with
significantly
higher
resolution
than
karyotyping
comprehensive
genome-wide
comparable
CMA
added
unique
ability
detect
balanced
structural
variants
(SVs).
Here,
we
report
real-world
setting
performance
OGM
cohort
100
AML
cases
that
were
previously
characterized
karyotype
alone
FISH
CMA.
identified
all
clinically
relevant
SVs
copy
number
(CNVs)
reported
these
standard
cytogenetic
methods
when
representative
clones
present
>5%
allelic
fraction.
Importantly,
information
13%
had
been
missed
routine
methods.
Three
normal
karyotypes
shown
have
cryptic
translocations
involving
gene
fusions.
In
4%
cases,
findings
would
altered
recommended
clinical
management,
an
additional
8%
rendered
potentially
eligible
trials.
The
results
from
this
multi-institutional
study
indicate
effectively
recovers
CNVs
found
standard-of-care
reveals
not
reported.
Furthermore,
minimizes
labor-intensive
multiple
tests
while
concomitantly
maximizing
detection
through
standardized
workflow.
Journal of Molecular Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 175 - 188
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
This
study
compares
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
performed
at
multiple
sites
with
current
standard-of-care
(SOC)
methods
used
in
clinical
cytogenetics.
included
50
negative
controls
and
359
samples
from
individuals
(patients)
suspected
genetic
conditions
referred
for
cytogenetic
testing.
OGM
was
using
the
Saphyr
system
Bionano
Access
software
version
1.7.
Structural
variants,
including
copy
number
aneuploidy,
regions
of
homozygosity,
were
detected
classified
according
to
American
College
Medical
Genetics
Genomics
guidelines.
Repeated
expansions
FMR1
contractions
facioscapulohumeral
dystrophy
1
also
analyzed.
results
compared
SOC
technical
concordance,
classification
intrasite
intersite
reproducibility,
ability
provide
additional,
clinically
relevant
information.
Across
five
testing
sites,
98.8%
(404/409)
yielded
successful
data
analysis
interpretation.
Overall,
concordance
detect
previously
reported
99.5%
(399/401).
The
blinded
variant
agreement
between
97.6%
(364/373).
Replicate
130
structural
variations
100%
concordant.
On
basis
this
demonstration
analytic
validity
utility
by
multisite
assessment,
authors
recommend
technology
as
an
alternative
existing
tests
rapid
detection
diagnosis
postnatal
constitutional
disorders.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1684 - 1684
Published: March 9, 2023
The
classification
and
risk
stratification
of
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
is
based
on
reliable
genetic
diagnostics.
A
broad
expanding
variety
relevant
aberrations
are
structural
variants
beyond
single-nucleotide
variants.
Optical
Genome
Mapping
an
unbiased,
genome-wide,
amplification-free
method
for
the
detection
In
this
review,
current
knowledge
(OGM)
with
regard
to
diagnostics
in
hematological
malignancies
general,
AML
specific,
summarized.
Furthermore,
review
focuses
ability
OGM
expand
use
cytogenetic
perhaps
even
replace
older
techniques
such
as
chromosomal-banding
analysis,
fluorescence
situ
hybridization,
or
copy
number
variation
microarrays.
Finally,
compared
amplification-based
a
brief
outlook
future
directions
given.
American Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(4), P. 642 - 661
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Optical
Genome
Mapping
(OGM)
is
rapidly
emerging
as
an
exciting
cytogenomic
technology
both
for
research
and
clinical
purposes.
In
the
last
2
years
alone,
multiple
studies
have
demonstrated
that
OGM
not
only
matches
diagnostic
scope
of
conventional
standard
care
testing
but
it
also
adds
significant
new
information
in
certain
cases.
Since
consolidates
benefits
costly
laborious
tests
(e.g.,
karyotyping,
fluorescence
situ
hybridization,
chromosomal
microarrays)
a
single
cost-effective
assay,
many
laboratories
started
to
consider
utilizing
OGM.
2021,
international
working
group
early
adopters
who
are
experienced
with
routine
patients
hematological
neoplasms
formed
consortium
(International
Consortium
Hematologic
Malignancies,
henceforth
"the
Consortium")
create
consensus
framework
implementation
setting.
The
focus
provide
guidance
implementing
three
specific
areas:
validation,
quality
control
analysis
interpretation
variants.
complex
variables,
we
felt
by
consolidating
our
collective
experience,
could
practical
useful
tool
uniform
hematologic
malignancies
ultimate
goal
achieving
globally
accepted
standards.
American Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(10), P. 1959 - 1968
Published: July 17, 2024
Abstract
Cytogenomic
characterization
is
crucial
for
the
classification
and
risk
stratification
of
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML),
thereby
facilitating
therapeutic
decision‐making.
We
examined
clinical
utility
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
in
159
AML
patients
(103
newly
diagnosed
56
refractory/relapsed),
all
whom
also
underwent
chromosomal
banding
analysis
(CBA),
fluorescence
situ
hybridization,
targeted
next‐generation
sequencing.
OGM
detected
nearly
clinically
relevant
cytogenetic
abnormalities
that
SCG
identified
with
>99%
sensitivity,
provided
clonal
burden
was
above
20%.
additional
cytogenomic
aberrations
and/or
information
on
fusion
genes
77
(48%)
patients,
including
eight
normal
karyotypes
four
failed
karyotyping.
The
most
common
alterations
by
included
chromoanagenesis
(
n
=
23),
KMT2A
partial
tandem
duplication
11),
rearrangements
involving
MECOM
7),
NUP98
2),
JAK2
other
gene
fusions
17
10
showing
novel
partners.
pinpointed
(11%)
where
were
concurrently
CBA.
Overall,
24
(15%)
exclusively
had
potential
to
alter
classification,
stratification,
trial
eligibility.
emerges
as
a
powerful
tool
identifying
detecting
subtle
or
cryptic
may
otherwise
remain
undetectable
Genes Chromosomes and Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Myelodysplastic
neoplasia
with
complex
karyotype
(CK‐MDS)
poses
significant
clinical
challenges
and
is
associated
poor
survival.
Detection
of
structural
variants
(SVs)
crucial
for
diagnosis,
prognostication,
treatment
decision‐making
in
MDS.
However,
the
current
standard‐of‐care
(SOC)
cytogenetic
testing,
relying
on
karyotyping,
often
yields
ambiguous
results
cases
CK.
Here,
SV
detection
by
novel
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
technique
was
explored
15
CK‐MDS
cases,
which
collectively
harbored
85
chromosomes
abnormalities
reported
SOC.
Additionally,
OGM
utilized
discovery
SVs.
Altogether,
detected
corresponding
>
5
Mbp
alterations
73
out
SOC
abnormalities,
resulting
an
86%
concordance
rate.
provided
further
specification
these
revealing
that
64%
altered
were
affected
multiple
SVs
or
chromoanagenesis.
Prominently,
only
5%
missing
true
monosomies.
In
addition,
not
as
abnormal
karyotyping
93%
clinically
relevant
gene‐level
information,
such
TP53
,
MECOM
NUP98
IKZF1
ETV6
.
Analysis
revealed
two
previously
unreported
gene‐fusions
(
SCFD1::ZNF592
VPS8::LRBA
),
both
confirmed
transcriptome
sequencing.
Furthermore,
repositioning
CCDC26
(8q24.21)
identified
a
potential
cause
inappropriate
gene
activation
affecting
SOX7
respectively.
This
study
shows
can
significantly
enhance
diagnostic
analysis
highlights
utility
identifying
cancer
genomes.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 1294 - 1294
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
The
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization
(FISH)
technique
plays
an
important
role
the
risk
stratification
and
clinical
management
of
patients
with
chronic
lymphocytic
leukemia
(CLL).
For
genome-wide
analysis,
FISH
needs
to
be
complemented
other
cytogenetic
methods,
including
karyotyping
and/or
chromosomal
microarrays.
However,
this
is
often
not
feasible
a
diagnostic
setup.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
novel
for
high-resolution
detection
structural
variants
(SVs),
previous
studies
have
indicated
that
OGM
could
serve
as
generic
tool
hematological
malignancies.
Herein,
we
report
results
from
our
study
evaluating
concordance
standard-of-care
18
CLL
samples.
were
fully
concordant
between
these
two
techniques
blinded
comparison.
Using
silico
dilution
series,
lowest
limit
was
determined
range
3
9%
variant
allele
fractions.
Genome-wide
analysis
by
revealed
additional
(>1
Mb)
aberrations
78%
samples,
both
unbalanced
balanced
SVs.
Importantly,
also
enabled
clinically
relevant
complex
karyotypes,
undetectable
FISH,
three
Overall,
demonstrates
potential
first-tier
test
powerful
SV
analysis.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1841 - 1841
Published: May 24, 2023
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
a
new
genome-wide
technology
that
can
reveal
both
structural
genomic
variations
(SVs)
and
copy
number
(CNVs)
in
single
assay.
OGM
was
initially
employed
to
perform
assembly
research,
but
it
now
more
widely
used
study
chromosome
aberrations
genetic
disorders
human
cancer.
One
of
the
most
useful
applications
hematological
malignancies,
where
chromosomal
rearrangements
are
frequent
conventional
cytogenetic
analysis
alone
insufficient,
necessitating
further
confirmation
using
ancillary
techniques
such
as
fluorescence
situ
hybridization,
microarrays,
or
multiple
ligation-dependent
probe
amplification.
The
first
studies
tested
efficiency
sensitivity
for
SV
CNV
detection,
comparing
heterogeneous
groups
lymphoid
myeloid
sample
data
with
those
obtained
standard
diagnostic
tests.
Most
work
based
on
this
innovative
focused
myelodysplastic
syndromes
(MDSs),
acute
leukemia
(AML),
lymphoblastic
(ALL),
whereas
little
attention
paid
chronic
lymphocytic
(CLL)
myeloma
(MM),
none
lymphomas.
showed
be
considered
highly
reliable
method,
concordant
able
detect
novel
clinically
significant
SVs,
thus
allowing
better
patient
classification,
prognostic
stratification,
therapeutic
choices
malignancies.
HemaSphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(8), P. e925 - e925
Published: July 17, 2023
The
mutational
landscape
of
B-cell
precursor
acute
lymphoblastic
leukemia
(BCP-ALL),
the
most
common
pediatric
cancer,
is
not
fully
described
partially
because
commonly
applied
short-read
next
generation
sequencing
has
a
limited
ability
to
identify
structural
variations.
By
combining
comprehensive
analysis
variants
(SVs),
single-nucleotide
(SNVs),
and
small
insertions-deletions,
new
subtype-defining
therapeutic
targets
may
be
detected.
We
analyzed
somatic
alterations
in
60
patients
diagnosed
with
BCP-ALL
subtypes,
ETV6::RUNX1
+
classical
hyperdiploid
(HD),
using
conventional
cytogenetics,
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
(SNP)
array,
whole
exome
(WES),
novel
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
technique.
Ninety-five
percent
SVs
detected
by
cytogenetics
SNP-array
were
verified
OGM.
OGM
an
additional
677
identified
methods,
including
(subclonal)
IKZF1
deletions.
Based
on
OGM,
harbored
2.7
times
more
than
HD
BCP-ALL,
mainly
focal
Besides
known
development
genes
(
ETV6
,
PAX5
BTG1,
CDKN2A
),
we
19
recurrently
altered
regions
(in
n
≥
3)
9p21.3
FOCAD/HACD4
8p11.21
IKBKB
1p34.3
ZMYM1
4q24
MANBA
8p23.1
MSRA
10p14
SFMBT2
as
well
ETV6::RUNX1+
subtype-specific
(12p13.1
GPRC5A
12q24.21
MED13L
18q11.2
MIB1
20q11.22
NCOA6
)).
3
fusion
SFMBT2::DGKD,
PDS5B::STAG2,
TDRD5::LPCAT2
for
which
sequence
expression
validated
long-read
transcriptome
sequencing,
respectively.
WES
double
hits
SNVs
BTG1
STAG2
TBL1XR1
NSD2
)
same
patient
demonstrating
power
combined
approach
define
genomic
BCP-ALL.