Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(2), P. 87 - 93
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
a
novel
method
enabling
the
detection
of
structural
genomic
variants.
The
based
on
laser
image
acquisition
single,
labeled,
high-molecular-weight
DNA
molecules
and
can
detect
variants
such
as
translocations,
inversions,
insertions,
deletions,
duplications,
complex
rearrangements.
We
aim
to
present
our
experience
with
OGM
at
Clinical
Institute
Genomic
Medicine,
University
Medical
Centre
Ljubljana,
Slovenia.
Since
its
introduction
in
2021,
we
have
used
for
testing
facioscapulohumeral
muscular
dystrophy
1,
characterization
resolution
identified
by
other
technologies
microarrays,
exome
next-generation
sequencing,
karyotyping,
well
rare
disease
patients
whom
no
genetic
cause
could
be
using
these
methods.
an
example
family
case
two
previously
undiagnosed
male
siblings
overlapping
clinical
presentation
thrombocytopenia,
obesity,
presacral
teratoma.
After
microarray
analysis
OGM,
maternally
inherited
cryptic
translocation
t(X;18)(q27.1;q12.2)
was
both
brothers.
Despite
extended
segregation
analysis,
strictly
applied
ACMG
criteria
ClinGen
guidelines,
remains
variant
unknown
significance.
remaining
limitations
which
will
hopefully
resolved
improvements
databases
known
benign
SV
variation
establishment
official
guidelines
interpretation
variants,
work
highlights
complexity
diagnostic
journey,
including
this
method,
cases.
American Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Cytogenetic
alterations
are
important
in
risk
stratification
for
multiple
myeloma
(MM).
Translocations
involving
the
immunoglobulin
heavy
chain
(IGH),
such
as
t(4;14),
t(14;16),
well
del(17p)
and
gain(1q),
recognized
high-risk
cytogenetic
markers
staging
systems
[1].
Fluorescence
situ
hybridization
(FISH)
is
primary
method
detecting
these
genetic
alterations.
However,
testing
MM
challenging
owing
to
lower
proportion
of
plasma
cells
bone
marrow
(BM)
aspirates,
which
may
arise
from
sample
variability
or
suboptimal
quality.
To
address
challenges,
clinical
laboratories
employ
CD138+
cell
enrichment
procedures,
cytoplasmic
FISH
sorting
using
either
flow
cytometry
magnetic
beads.
Although
techniques
can
increase
analytical
sensitivity
FISH,
they
also
come
with
drawbacks,
need
additional
steps,
associated
costs,
time
required,
larger
volumes
BM
samples.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
an
emerging
technology
that
offers
advantages
genome-wide
structural
variations
copy
number
variants
high
sensitivities
hematologic
malignancies
[2].
In
MM,
OGM
has
revealed
promising
results
compared
conventional
methods,
karyotyping
[3,
4].
Moreover,
its
ability
perform
high-resolution,
analysis,
facilitates
classification
detection
not
identified
by
including
those
MYC
gene
5].
Compared
whole-genome
sequencing,
be
more
cost-effective
while
achieving
higher
coverage,
directly
improving
low
variant
allele
frequencies
(VAFs).
With
300×
reported
capable
VAF
≥
5%.
this
study,
we
evaluated
application
alterations,
routinely
performed
FISH.
Based
on
a
pilot
study
aspirate
samples
percentage
>
50%
without
[3],
aimed
evaluate
performance
varying
percentages
enrichment.
We
identify
optimal
enable
routine
settings.
This
included
25
obtained
patients
newly
diagnosed
between
January
2023
June
2024
at
Guro
Hospital,
Korea
University
(Table
S1).
All
had
10%
aspirates.
Samples
concurrent
were
included.
was
approved
Institutional
Review
Board
(2024GR0240),
conducted
accordance
Declaration
Helsinki.
previously
procedure
[5].
Briefly,
ultra-high
molecular
weight
DNA
aspirates
labeled
Standard
Direct
Label
Enzyme
1
reaction
loaded
onto
Saphyr
chip
(Bionano
Genomics,
San
Diego,
CA,
USA).
Images
instrument
analyzed
Bionano
Solve/Access
software
Rare
Variant
analysis
pipeline
procedures
according
manufacturer's
protocols,
approximately
effective
reference
coverage.
Detailed
methods
provided
Data
S1.
Interphase
isolated
magnetic-assisted
(Miltenyi
Biotech,
Bisley,
UK).
Probes
used
follows:
LSI
IGH/FGFR3,
IGH/MAF,
IGH/CCND1
dual-color
probe,
TP53
(17p13.1)/CEP
17
13
(D13S319)
13q14.3
single-color
probe
(MetaSystems,
MA,
USA),
1q21/1p32
(Cytocell
Inc.,
Cambridge,
A
minimum
200
counted
each
probe.
The
cutoff
values
1.0%
translocations,
2.5%
amplification,
3.8%
deletions,
break-apart
signals.
compare
data,
estimated
allelic
frequency
(AF)
(termed
herein
"estimated
AF")
microscopic
examination
aspirate.
AF
calculated
multiplying
then
dividing
result
10
000.
As
detects
5%,
<
but
OGM,
considered
discordant.
explored
thresholds
examination-derived
percentages.
expected,
consistently
yielded
than
[6]
(Figure
Given
discrepancy,
well-established
role
morphology
assessment,
primarily
based
our
analysis.
Among
cases
data
enumerated
cytometry,
38
aberrations
detected
canonical
translocations
IGH
(CNVs)
1A).
aberrations,
10.5%
(n
=
4)
below
When
considering
5%
(34
aberrations),
exhibited
concordance
98.2%
168/171)
across
171
loci
tested
For
revised
international
system
(R-ISS)
chromosomal
abnormalities
(t(4;14),
del(17p)),
100%
74/74).
second
revision
ISS
(R2-ISS),
del(17p),
98.6%
72/73).
results,
91.2%
31/34)
specificity
137/137)
Of
11
(five
t(4;14)
six
t(11;14)),
all
except
one
case
t(11;14).
showed
72.3%
abnormality
relatively
7.6%,
due
levels
(BM
10.5%).
23
CNVs
(10
1q
gain,
two
del(1p),
del(13q),
could
detect
CNV
both
gain
del(1p).
contrast
previous
findings,
de
novo
assembly
retrieve
undetected
[4].
explore
enrichment,
comparing
Our
10.0%
(flow
1.4%).
CNVs,
13.8%
2.2%)
1B).
These
indicate
threshold
suggesting
translocations.
factor
sensitivity,
influenced
results.
when
morphological
21.0%
3.6%).
Conversely,
20.6%
3.3%),
improved
did
full
range
percentages,
represent
lowest
where
detected.
Both
should
detection.
reports
following
significant
findings:
(1)
demonstrated
potential
particularly
overall
98.2%;
(2)
(an
vs.
13.8%);
(3)
serve
minimal
reliably
Genome-wide
beyond
targeted
five
hyperdiploidy,
hyperdiploidy
four
samples,
15.0%
(3
20
metaphases)
missing
(2
(data
shown).
suggest
comparable
other
Regarding
offer
solution
achieve
Future
validation
studies,
repeated
measurements
VAFs
needed
fully
establish
OGM.
While
findings
highlight
OGM's
complementary
initial
screening
tool
settings,
careful
consideration
essential
optimize
application.
Study
conceptualization
design:
J.Y.,
J.A.K.,
S.-Y.Y.
collection:
J.Y.
interpretation:
J.A.K.
Writing
manuscript,
design
figures/tables:
authors
participated
writing
review
article
final
submitted
version.
supported
National
Research
Foundation
(NRF)
grant
funded
Korean
government
(MSIT)
(2022R1G1A1007629)
Hospital
(O2400231).
Helsinki
exemption
patient
consent.
declare
no
conflicts
interest.
sets
generated
and/or
during
current
available
corresponding
author
upon
reasonable
request.
Figure
Comparison
cytometry.
Table
Clinical
characteristics
Please
note:
publisher
responsible
content
functionality
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supporting
information
supplied
authors.
Any
queries
(other
content)
directed
article.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2820 - 2820
Published: March 20, 2025
Sarcomas
are
rare
malignant
tumors
of
mesenchymal
origin
with
a
high
misdiagnosis
rate
due
to
their
heterogeneity
and
low
incidence.
Conventional
diagnostic
techniques,
such
as
Fluorescence
In
Situ
Hybridization
(FISH)
Next-Generation
Sequencing
(NGS),
have
limitations
in
detecting
structural
variations
(SVs),
copy
number
(CNVs),
predicting
clinical
behavior.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
provides
high-resolution
genome-wide
analysis,
improving
sarcoma
diagnosis
prognosis
assessment.
This
study
analyzed
53
samples
using
OGM.
Ultra-high
molecular
weight
(UHMW)
DNA
was
extracted
from
core
resection
biopsies,
data
acquisition
performed
the
Bionano
Saphyr
platform.
Bioinformatic
pipelines
identified
variations,
comparing
them
known
alterations
for
each
subtype.
OGM
successfully
62.3%
samples.
Diagnostic-defining
were
found
95.2%
cases,
refining
diagnoses
revealing
novel
oncogenic
tumor
suppressor
gene
alterations.
The
challenges
included
extraction
quality
issues
some
tissue
Despite
these
limitations,
proved
be
powerful
predictive
tool
bone
soft
sarcomas,
surpassing
conventional
methods
resolution
scope,
enhancing
understanding
genetics,
enabling
better
patient
stratification
personalized
therapies.
The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
Background
Multiple
myeloma
(MM)
is
a
genetically
heterogeneous
disease
where
specific
genetic
abnormalities
have
significant
impact
on
patient’s
prognosis.
Diagnostic
and
prognostic
tools
like
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization
(FISH),
PCR,
microarrays,
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
transformed
MM
management.
However,
the
effectiveness
of
these
techniques
often
limited
by
low
concentration
plasma
cells
bone
marrow
samples,
which
makes
enrichment
methods
necessary.
This
review
aims
to
clarify
how
enhance
detection
abnormalities,
reduce
false-negative
results,
facilitate
more
precise
risk
stratification
for
patients.
Content
Following
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
reviews
Meta-Analyses
Extension
Scoping
Review
(PRISMA-ScR)
guidelines,
literature
cell
separation
used
studies
was
systematically
identified
mapped.
Searches
were
conducted
Medline
Embase
databases
using
structured
strategy,
supplemented
manual
searches
Google
Scholar.
Of
399
publications
evaluated,
69
met
inclusion
criteria;
37%
utilized
FISH
19%
demonstrated
an
increasing
use
NGS.
Plasma
significantly
improved
diagnostic
accuracy,
rates
from
61%
non-enriched
samples
95.5%
enriched
samples.
While
remains
gold
standard,
emerging
technologies
such
as
NGS
offer
superior
sensitivity
ability
identify
critical
alterations
refine
molecular
subtypes.
Summary
Clinically
are
detected
frequently
with
techniques,
contributing
prognosis
treatment
strategies
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1436 - 1436
Published: April 25, 2025
Background
and
Objective:
The
primary
objective
of
this
study
is
to
evaluate
the
added
value
optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
when
integrated
into
standard
cytogenetic
workup
(SCGW)
for
hematological
malignancies.
Methods:
cohort
comprised
519
cases
with
different
types
OGM
SCGW
(including
G-banded
karyotyping
fluorescence
in
situ
hybridization)
were
performed
on
blood
and/or
bone
marrow.
analytical
sensitivity
OGM,
defined
as
detection
all
additional
cytogenomic
aberrations,
its
clinical
utility,
referring
aberrations
diagnostic,
prognostic,
or
therapeutic
significance,
assessed.
Results:
led
increased
utility
58%
15%
cases,
respectively.
varied
across
malignancies,
highest
T-lymphoblast
leukemia
(52%),
followed
by
mixed
phenotype
acute
(43%),
B-lymphoblastic
(37%),
other
B-cell
lymphomas
(22%),
mature
T-cell
leukemia/lymphoma
(20%),
chronic
lymphocytic
(14%),
myeloid
(13%),
multiple
myeloma
mantle
cell
lymphoma
(8%),
myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative
neoplasms
(6%),
myelodysplastic
syndrome
(5%),
myeloproliferative
(0%).
Conclusion:
Compared
SCGW,
detects
approximately
cases.
provides
at
varying
rates
Given
these
differences,
strategic
triaging
can
help
maximize
focusing
diseases
where
it
offers
most
significant
benefit.
American Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
latest
updates
to
the
classification
of
hematolymphoid
malignancies
using
World
Health
Organization
(WHO,
5th
ed.)
and
ICC
(International
Consensus
Classification)
criteria
highlight
critical
need
for
comprehensive
precise
cytogenomic
data
diagnosis,
prognostication,
treatment.
This
presents
significant
challenges
clinical
laboratories,
requiring
a
complex
workflow
multiple
assays
detect
different
types
structural
chromosomal
variants
(copy
number
changes,
fusions,
inversions)
across
entire
genome.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
an
advanced
tool
genome‐wide
detection
alterations
at
gene/exon
level.
Studies
demonstrate
that
OGM
facilitates
identification
novel
biomarkers,
improves
risk
stratification,
expands
therapeutic
targets
personalized
treatment
strategies.
easy
implement
highly
accurate
in
detecting
(SVs)
various
diagnostic
entities.
Consequently,
many
centers
are
integrating
into
cytogenetic
hematological
malignancies.
However,
systemic
adoption
has
remained
limited
due
lack
expert
recommendations
on
indications,
testing
algorithms,
result
interpretation.
To
address
this,
experts
from
International
Consortium
relevant
multidisciplinary
fields
developed
integration
as
standard‐of‐care
assay
settings.
These
standardize
use
ensure
high‐quality
data,
guide
trial
design
development,
provide
basis
models.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 3263 - 3263
Published: Dec. 9, 2023
Structural
variations
(SVs)
play
a
key
role
in
the
pathogenicity
of
hematological
malignancies.
Standard-of-care
(SOC)
methods
such
as
karyotyping
and
fluorescence
situ
hybridization
(FISH),
which
have
been
employed
globally
for
past
three
decades,
significant
limitations
terms
resolution
number
recurrent
aberrations
that
can
be
simultaneously
assessed,
respectively.
Next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)-based
technologies
are
now
widely
used
to
detect
clinically
sequence
variants
but
limited
their
ability
accurately
SVs.
Optical
genome
mapping
(OGM)
is
an
emerging
technology
enabling
genome-wide
detection
all
classes
SVs
at
significantly
higher
than
FISH.
OGM
requires
neither
cultured
cells
nor
amplification
DNA,
addressing
culture
biases.
This
study
reports
clinical
validation
laboratory-developed
test
(LDT)
according
stringent
regulatory
(CAP/CLIA)
guidelines
SV
different
In
total,
60
cases
with
malignancies
(of
various
subtypes),
18
controls,
2
cancer
cell
lines
were
this
study.
Ultra-high-molecular-weight
DNA
was
extracted
from
samples,
fluorescently
labeled,
run
on
Bionano
Saphyr
system.
A
total
215
datasets,
Inc.luding
replicates,
generated,
analyzed
successfully.
Sample
data
then
using
either
disease-specific
or
pan-cancer-specific
BED
files
prioritize
calls
known
diagnostically
prognostically
relevant.
Sensitivity,
specificity,
reproducibility
100%,
96%,
Following
validation,
14
10
controls
outside
laboratories
showing
96.4%.
found
more
relevant
compared
SOC
testing
due
its
resolution.
The
results
demonstrate
superiority
over
traditional
accurate
diagnosis