bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Variants
of
uncertain
significance
(VUS)
limit
the
actionability
genetic
testing.
A
prominent
example
is
MUTYH
,
a
base
excision
repair
factor
associated
with
polyposis
and
colorectal
cancer,
which
has
pathogenic
variant
carrier
rate
approaching
1
in
50
individuals
some
populations.
To
systematically
interrogate
function
we
coupled
deep
mutational
scanning
DNA
reporter
containing
its
lesion
substrate,
8OG:A.
Our
variant-to-function
map
covers
>97%
all
possible
point
variants
(n=10,941)
achieves
100%
accuracy
classifying
pathogenicity
known
clinical
(n=247).
Leveraging
large
registry,
observe
significant
associations
polyps
more
severely
impaired
missense
conferring
greater
risk.
We
recapitulate
functional
differences
between
founder
alleles,
highlight
sites
complete
intolerance,
including
residues
that
intercalate
coordinate
essential
Zn
2+
or
Fe-S
clusters.
This
provides
resource
to
resolve
1,032
existing
VUS
90
conflicting
interpretations
demonstrates
scalable
strategy
other
clinically
relevant
factors.
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Prenatal Diagnosis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44(6-7), С. 821 - 831
Опубликована: Май 6, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
To
determine
the
incremental
yield
of
prenatal
exome
sequencing
(PES)
over
standard
testing
in
fetuses
with
an
isolated
congenital
heart
abnormality
(CHA),
CHA
associated
extra‐cardiac
malformations
(ECMs)
and
dependent
upon
anatomical
subclassification.
Methods
A
systematic
review
literature
was
performed
using
MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
Web
Science
grey
January
2010‐February
2023.
Studies
were
selected
if
they
included
greater
than
20
cases
prenatally
diagnosed
when
(QF‐PCR/chromosome
microarray/karyotype)
negative.
Pooled
determined.
PROSPERO
CRD
42022364747.
Results
Overall,
21
studies,
incorporating
1957
included.
The
PES
(causative
pathogenic
likely
variants)
17.4%
(95%
CI,
13.5%–21.6%),
9.3%
6.6%–12.3%)
35.9%
21.0%–52.3%)
for
all
CHAs,
CHAs
ECMs.
subgroup
greatest
complex
lesions/heterotaxy;
35.2%
CI
9.7%–65.3%).
most
common
syndrome
Kabuki
(31/256,
12.1%)
variants
occurred
de
novo
autosomal
dominant
(monoallelic)
disease
causing
genes
(114/224,
50.9%).
Conclusion
likelihood
a
monogenic
aetiology
multi‐system
is
high.
Clinicians
must
consider
clinical
utility
offering
cardiac
lesions.
JAMA Network Open,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(11), С. e2444526 - e2444526
Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2024
Importance
Because
accurate
and
consistent
classification
of
DNA
sequence
variants
is
fundamental
to
germline
genetic
testing,
understanding
patterns
initial
variant
(VC)
subsequent
reclassification
from
large-scale,
empirical
data
can
help
improve
VC
methods,
promote
equity
among
race,
ethnicity,
ancestry
(REA)
groups,
provide
insights
inform
clinical
practice.
Objectives
To
measure
the
degree
which
VCs
met
certainty
thresholds
set
by
professional
guidelines
quantify
rates
of,
factors
associated
with,
impact
more
than
2
million
variants.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cohort
study
used
multigene
panel
exome
sequencing
diagnostic
testing
for
hereditary
disorders,
carrier
screening,
or
preventive
screening
individuals
whom
was
performed
between
January
1,
2015,
June
30,
2023.
Exposure
were
classified
into
1
5
categories:
benign,
likely
uncertain
significance
(VUS),
pathogenic,
pathogenic.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
The
main
outcomes
accuracy
classifications,
directions
reclassifications,
evidence
contributing
their
across
different
areas
REA
groups.
One-way
analysis
variance
followed
post
hoc
pairwise
Tukey
honest
significant
difference
tests
analyze
differences
means,
Pearson
χ
with
Bonferroni
corrections
compare
categorical
variables
Results
comprised
3
272
035
(median
[range]
age,
44
[0-89]
years;
240
506
female
[68.47%]
030
729
male
[31.50%];
216
752
Black
[6.62%];
336
414
Hispanic
[10.28%];
804
273
White
[55.14%]).
Among
051
736
observed
over
8
years
in
this
cohort,
94
453
(4.60%)
reclassified.
Some
reclassified
once,
resulting
105
172
total
events.
majority
(64
events
[61.65%])
changes
VUS
either
pathogenic
categories.
An
additional
37.66%
reclassifications
(39
608
events)
gains
terminal
categories
(ie,
benign
pathogenic).
Only
a
small
fraction
(663
[0.63%])
moved
toward
less
certainty,
very
rarely
(61
[0.06%])
reversals.
When
normalized
number
tested,
higher
specific
underrepresented
populations
(Ashkenazi
Jewish,
Asian,
Black,
Hispanic,
Pacific
Islander,
Sephardic
Jewish).
Approximately
one-half
(37
074
64
840
[57.18%])
resulted
improved
use
computational
modeling.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
undergoing
empirically
estimated
classifications
exceeded
current
guidelines,
suggesting
need
reevaluate
definitions
these
classifications.
relative
contribution
various
strategies
resolve
VUS,
including
emerging
machine
learning–based
RNA
analysis,
cascade
family
provides
useful
that
be
applied
further
improving
reducing
rate
generating
definitive
results
patients.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
390(15), С. 1349 - 1351
Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2024
The
widening
scope
and
scale
of
genetic
tests
are
posing
new
challenges,
the
need
to
address
these
challenges
is
becoming
immediately
relevant
for
all
clinicians,
not
just
genetics
experts.
Prenatal Diagnosis,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Objective
To
investigate
the
exome
sequencing
(ES)
detection
rate
among
fetuses
with
congenital
anomalies
and
describe
rates
in
setting
of
multiple
versus
isolated
anomalies,
perinatal
autopsy,
family
history
a
previously
affected
child.
Methods
A
single‐center
retrospective
chart
review
was
conducted
on
397
anomalous
that
underwent
ES
from
May
2012
through
December
2023.
Medical
record
included
demographics,
imaging,
genetic
testing.
Results
The
overall
diagnostic
34.3%.
diagnosis
31.6%
single
anomaly
42.6%
4
or
more
major
organ
systems
involved.
Of
anomaly,
lymphatic,
craniofacial,
skeletal,
neurological
had
highest
ES.
38.6%
deceased
who
autopsy
diagnosis.
Additionally,
families
child
45.5%
rate.
Conclusions
is
an
important
tool
should
be
offered
pregnancies
abnormalities
at
time
fetal
demise
termination.
prenatal
also
highly
dependent
comprehensive
phenotyping.
With
results,
reproductive
technology
testing
options
are
available
subsequent
pregnancies.
American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
The
sudden
death
of
a
previously
healthy
infant
is
devastating
event
for
family-the
2
even
more
unimaginable.
Prior
to
the
debunking
Meadow's
law,
legal
concept
attributing
multiple
unexplained
deaths
Munchausen
by
proxy,
these
events
could
lead
wrongful
prosecution
those
who
had
lost
their
children
"sudden
unexpected
(SUID)."
Today,
cases,
wherein
infants
within
one
family
pass
inexplicably,
raise
suspicion
possible
genetic
cause
and
point
toward
need
postmortem
testing.We
present
case
siblings
passed
suddenly
in
infancy,
with
no
structural
identified
at
autopsy.
Genetic
testing
both
found
same
variant
uncertain
significance,
heterozygous
single
nucleotide
substitution,
denoted
c.3191C>T,
SCN10A,
which
encodes
sodium
channel
pathogenic
variants
possibly
implicated
cardiac
syndromes.
Although
it
unclear
this
time
if
significance
was
contributing
factor
deaths,
emphasized
importance
involving
multidisciplinary
team
ensure
appropriate
pretest
posttest
counseling,
interpretation
nuanced
results,
medical
follow-up
surviving
members
SUID.
European Journal of Neurology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
32(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Cerebrotendinous
xanthomatosis
(CTX)
is
a
rare
autosomal
recessive
lipid
storage
disease
characterized
by
abnormal
bile
acid
synthesis.
It
often
presents
with
systemic
and
neurological
manifestations;
however,
atypical
presentations
can
lead
to
significant
diagnostic
challenges.
This
case
report
highlights
the
complexities
management
considerations
in
patient
an
uncommon
presentation
of
CTX.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1), С. e0316192 - e0316192
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
Introduction
Renal
cell
carcinoma
(RCC)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
cancers
in
kidney
transplant
recipients
(KTR).
The
hereditary
background
RCC
native
kidneys
has
been
determined,
implicating
its
clinical
importance.
Materials
and
methods
This
retrospective
single-center
pilot
study
aimed
to
identify
a
potential
genetic
predisposition
transplanted
outcome
KTR
who
underwent
single
transplantation
between
January
2000
December
2020
manifested
kidney.
Next-generation
sequencing
(NGS)
based
germline
analysis
from
peripheral
blood-derived
genomic
DNA
(gDNA)
was
performed
both
recipient
donor
using
gene
panel
targeting
226
cancer
genes.
Results
calculated
incidence
among
4146
0.43%.
In
fifteen
donors,
NGS
performed.
mean
age
at
diagnosis
50.3
years
(median
54;
5–67
years)
66
66;
24–79
years),
respectively.
graft
39.7
42;
7–68
50.2
46;
20–83
follow-up
after
47
months
39.1;
0–112
months).
Papillary
(n
=
8),
followed
by
clear
6)
unspecified
1).
Thirteen
RCCs
were
low-stage
(pT1a/b)
diseases,
pT3,
unknown
stage.
Most
higher
graded.
No
pathogenic
cancer-predisposition
variant
found
either
or
donors
except
for
several
variants
uncertain
significance.
Conclusion
very
rare.
Germline
testing
identified
significance,
but
no
KTR.
Further
research
needed
assess
relevance
risk