Large-scale whole-exome sequencing analyses identified protein-coding variants associated with immune-mediated diseases in 350,770 adults
Yang Liu,
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Ya‐Nan Ou,
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Bang‐Sheng Wu
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et al.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
The
genetic
contribution
of
protein-coding
variants
to
immune-mediated
diseases
(IMDs)
remains
underexplored.
Through
whole
exome
sequencing
40
IMDs
in
350,770
UK
Biobank
participants,
we
identified
162
unique
genes
35
IMDs,
among
which
124
were
novel
genes.
Several
genes,
including
FLG
is
associated
with
atopic
dermatitis
and
asthma,
showed
converging
evidence
from
both
rare
common
variants.
91
exerted
significant
effects
on
longitudinal
outcomes
(interquartile
range
Hazard
Ratio:
1.12-5.89).
Mendelian
randomization
five
causal
four
approved
drug
targets
(
CDSN
,
DDR1
LTA
IL18BP
).
Proteomic
analysis
indicated
that
mutations
specific
might
also
affect
protein
expression
other
IMDs.
For
example,
DXO
(celiac
disease-related
gene)
PSMB9
(alopecia
areata-related
could
modulate
(autoimmune
hypothyroidism-,
psoriasis-,
asthma-,
Graves’
expression.
Identified
predominantly
impact
immune
biochemical
processes,
can
be
clustered
into
pathways
immune-related,
urate
metabolism,
antigen
processing.
Our
findings
are
the
key
pathogenesis
provided
new
insights
tailored
innovative
therapies.
Language: Английский
Multi-ancestry genome-wide meta-analysis with 472,819 individuals identifies 32 novel risk loci for psoriasis
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Psoriasis
is
a
common
chronic,
recurrent,
immune-mediated
disease
involved
in
the
skin
or
joints
both.
However,
deeper
insight
into
genetic
susceptibility
of
psoriasis
still
unclear.
Here
we
performed
largest
multi-ancestry
meta-analysis
genome-wide
association
study
including
28,869
cases
and
443,950
healthy
controls.
We
identified
74
significant
loci
for
psoriasis.
Of
loci,
32
were
novel
risk
loci.
Across
801
likely
causal
genes
are
indicated
164
prioritized.
SNP-based
heritability
analyses
demonstrated
that
variants
explain
15%
Gene-set
correlation
revealed
psoriasis-related
have
positive
correlations
with
autoimmune
diseases
such
as
ulcerative
colitis,
inflammatory
bowel
diseases,
Crohn's
disease.
Gene-drug
interaction
analysis
suggested
psoriasis-associated
overlapped
targets
current
medications
Finally,
used
to
explore
drug
repurposing
potential
Based
on
provided
new
biological
insights
etiology
clinical
interest,
gave
some
hints
76
Language: Английский
Shared Genetics in Celiac Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specify a Greater Role for Intestinal Epithelial Cells
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 2982 - 2982
Published: March 25, 2025
The
contribution
of
genetics
to
the
development
gut-related
autoimmune
diseases
such
as
celiac
disease
(CeD)
and
inflammatory
bowel
(IBDs)
is
well-established,
especially
in
immune
cells,
but
pinpointing
significance
genetic
variants
other
cell
types
more
elusive.
Increasing
evidence
indicates
that
intestinal
epithelial
cells
are
active
players
modulating
response,
suggesting
affecting
these
could
change
behavior
during
disease.
Moreover,
fine-mapping
causal
genes
relevant
can
help
identify
drug
targets
develop
personalized
targeted
therapies.
In
this
context,
we
reviewed
functions
disease-associated
loci
shared
by
CeD
IBD
expressed
explored
their
potential
impacts.
Language: Английский
Multi-ancestry sequencing-based genome-wide association study of C-reactive protein in 513,273 genomes
Hongru Li,
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Jingyi Zhao,
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Jinglan Dai
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et al.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Language: Английский
Large-scale exome sequencing identified 18 novel genes for neuroticism in 394,005 UK-based individuals
Xinrui Wu,
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Ze-Yu Li,
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Liu Yang
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et al.
Nature Human Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Language: Английский
Advances in asthma and allergic disease genetics
Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Purpose
of
review
Asthma
and
allergic
disease
are
common
chronic
conditions
affecting
individuals
all
ages.
The
contribution
genetics
to
the
risk
asthma
diseases
is
well
established,
yet
mechanisms
through
which
genetic
variation
contribute
continues
be
investigated.
This
focuses
on
recent
advances
made
in
studies
phenotypes.
Recent
findings
Progress
has
been
at
expanding
more
diverse
non-European
populations,
associations
have
with
loci
refined
phenotypes
associated
these
conditions.
Among
11
large
genome-wide
association
or
admixture
mapping
published
recently,
52
novel
were
identified
for
As
previous
studies,
variant-
genome-based
heritability
remains
relatively
low.
use
polygenic
scores
increased
reinforces
remarkable
overlap
Whole
genome
exome
sequencing
led
specific
genes
conditions,
including
rare
STAT6
gain-of-function
mutations
that
multiple,
severe
early
life
asthma.
Summary
Overall,
we
learned
highly
considerable
their
landscapes.
Language: Английский
Genetic Architecture of Postpartum Psychosis: From Common to Rare Genetic Variation
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Postpartum
psychosis
is
a
severe
psychiatric
condition
marked
by
the
abrupt
onset
of
psychosis,
mania,
or
psychotic
depression
following
childbirth.
Despite
evidence
for
strong
genetic
basis,
roles
common
and
rare
variation
remain
poorly
understood.
Leveraging
data
from
Swedish
national
registers
genomic
All
Us
Research
Program,
we
estimated
family-based
heritability
at
55%
WGS-based
37%,
with
an
overrepresentation
on
X
chromosome.
Rare
coding
variant
analysis
identified
DNMT1
HMGCR
as
potential
risk
genes
(q
<
0.1).
Analysis
240,009
samples
demonstrated
significant
associations
between
these
multiple
disorders,
supporting
their
biological
relevance.
Additionally,
17%
bipolar
disorder,
21%
schizophrenia,
16-25%
autoimmune
disorder
overlapped
postpartum
psychosis.
These
findings
reveal
unique
contributions
shared
pathways,
providing
foundation
understanding
pathophysiology
advancing
therapeutic
strategies.
Language: Английский
Enhancing Clinical Applications by Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity in Whole Exome Sequencing
Youngbeen Moon,
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Chung Hwan Hong,
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Young-Ho Kim
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(24), P. 13250 - 13250
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
The
cost-effectiveness
of
whole
exome
sequencing
(WES)
remains
controversial
due
to
variant
call
variability,
necessitating
sensitivity
and
specificity
evaluation.
WES
was
performed
by
three
companies
(AA,
BB,
CC)
using
reference
standards
composed
DNA
from
hydatidiform
mole
individual
blood
at
various
ratios.
Sensitivity
assessed
the
detection
rate
null–homozygote
(N–H)
alleles
expected
allelic
fractions,
while
false
positive
(FP)
errors
were
counted
for
unexpected
alleles.
approximately
20%
in-house
results
BB
CC
around
5%
AA.
Dynamic
Read
Analysis
GENomics
(DRAGEN)
analyses
identified
1.34
1.71
times
more
variants,
detecting
over
96%
with
common
variants
increasing
5%.
In-house
FP
varied
significantly
among
(up
13.97
times),
DRAGEN
minimized
this
variation.
Despite
showing
higher
CC,
increased
highlights
importance
effective
bioinformatic
conditions.
We
also
potential
effects
target
enrichment
proposed
optimal
cutoff
values
read
depth
allele
fraction
in
WES.
Optimizing
analysis
based
on
can
enhance
improve
clinical
utility
Language: Английский
Genetic and epigenetic factors shape phenotypes and outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus – focus on juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Current Opinion in Rheumatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE)
is
a
severe
autoimmune/inflammatory
disease.
Patients
with
juvenile
disease-onset
and
those
of
non-European
ancestry
are
most
severely
affected.
While
the
exact
pathophysiology
remains
unknown,
common
rare
gene
variants
in
context
environmental
exposure
epigenetic
alterations
involved.
This
manuscript
summarizes
current
understanding
genetic
contributors
to
SLE
risk,
manifestations
outcomes.
Language: Английский