Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
Abstract
Introduction:
The
International
Study
Group
for
Systemic
Autoinflammatory
Diseases
(INSAID)
consensus
criteria
revealed
that
the
clinical
outcomes
of
more
than
half
MEFV
gene
variants
are
uncertain.
In
this
study,
we
estabilished
a
novel
approach
accurate
classification
by
using
optimal
number
amino
acid
prediction
scores
and
machine-learning
algorithms.
Our
goal
was
to
determine
while
also
reducing
uncertainties.
Material-Methods:
We
extracted
from
infevers
database
,and
point
mutations
were
included,
others
excluded
study.
then
determined
in
silico
instruments
our
model.
On
training
dataset,
implemented
seven
machine
learning
algorithms
on
with
known
effects.
evaluated
effectiveness
model
three
steps:
First,
performed
dataset
those
accuracy
greater
90
percent.
Second,
compared
results
existing
studies.
Third,
functional
level.
Results
included
266
381
four
computational
tools
algorithm
classified
Likely
pathogenic
(LP)
an
96.6%
classifying
97.6%
Benign
(LB)
variants.
Among
methods
used
classify
variants,
method
yielded
most
datasets.
Most
predictors
LB
higher
90%
however,
LP
showed
wide
range
variety
between
2%
−
62.5%.
Disease-causing
frequently
located
domains.
Functional
level
evaluation
compatible
results.
Discussion
comparison
indicated
variant
is
biggest
problem
classification,
might
be
candidate
solving
96.67%
accuracy.
Considering
60%
effects
unresolved,
evaluating
conjunction
manifestations
patients
significantly
simplifies
interpretation
unknown
Epilepsia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
65(11), С. 3138 - 3154
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2024
Abstract
Early
onset
epilepsies
occur
in
newborns
and
infants,
to
date,
genetic
aberrations
variants
have
been
identified
approximately
one
quarter
of
all
patients.
With
technological
sequencing
advances
ongoing
research,
the
diagnostic
yield
for
specific
seizure
disorders
is
expected
increase.
Genetic
associated
with
epilepsy
include
chromosomal
abnormalities
rearrangements
various
sizes
as
well
single
gene
variants.
Among
these
variants,
a
distinction
can
be
made
between
germline
somatic,
latter
being
increasingly
focal
cortical
malformations
recent
years.
The
identification
underlying
mechanisms
syndromes
not
only
revolutionizes
schemes
but
also
leads
better
understanding
diseases
their
interrelationships,
ultimately
providing
new
opportunities
therapeutic
targeting.
At
XVI
Workshop
on
Neurobiology
Epilepsy
(WONOEP
2022,
Talloires,
France,
July
2022),
etiologies,
research
models,
early
were
presented
discussed.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Abstract
As
we
age,
many
tissues
become
colonised
by
microscopic
clones
carrying
somatic
driver
mutations
(
1–10
.
Some
of
these
represent
a
first
step
towards
cancer
whereas
others
may
contribute
to
ageing
and
other
diseases.
However,
our
understanding
the
clonal
landscapes
human
tissues,
their
impact
on
risk,
disease,
remains
limited
due
challenge
detecting
present
in
small
numbers
cells.
Here,
introduce
new
version
nanorate
sequencing
(NanoSeq)
11
,
duplex
method
with
error
rates
<5
errors
per
billion
base
pairs,
which
is
compatible
whole-exome
targeted
gene
sequencing.
Deep
polyclonal
samples
single-molecule
sensitivity
enables
simultaneous
detection
large
clones,
yielding
accurate
mutation
rates,
mutational
signatures
frequencies
any
tissue.
Applying
NanoSeq
1,042
non-invasive
oral
epithelium
371
blood
from
twin
cohort,
found
an
unprecedentedly
rich
landscape
selection,
49
genes
under
positive
selection
driving
expansions
epithelium,
over
62,000
mutations,
evidence
negative
some
genes.
The
high
number
positively
selected
multiple
provides
high-resolution
maps
across
coding
non-coding
sites,
form
vivo
saturation
mutagenesis.
Multivariate
regression
models
enable
epidemiology
studies
how
carcinogenic
exposures
risk
factors,
such
as
tobacco
or
alcohol,
alter
acquisition
mutations.
Accurate
has
potential
unveil
tissue,
providing
powerful
tool
study
early
carcinogenesis,
prevention
role
disease.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2023
ABSTRACT
Introduction
The
International
Study
Group
for
Systemic
Autoinflammatory
Diseases
(INSAID)
consensus
criteria
revealed
that
the
clinical
outcomes
of
more
than
half
MEFV
gene
variants
are
uncertain.
We
aimed
to
detect
accurate
classifications
while
simultaneously
reducing
variant
uncertainty.
Material-Methods
extracted
from
infevers
database.
then
determined
optimal
number
in
silico
instruments
our
model.
On
training
dataset,
we
implemented
seven
machine
learning
algorithms
on
with
known
effects.
evaluated
effectiveness
model
three
steps:
First,
performed
machine-learning
dataset
and
those
a
prediction
accuracy
greater
90
percent.
Second,
compared
gene-level
protein-level
results.
Finally,
results
outcomes.
Results
Our
analysis
included
266
381
four
computational
tools
(Revel,
SIFT,
MetaLR,
FATHMM).
In
(RF:
100%,
CRAT:
KNN:
91%)
exceeded
threshold
value.
Thus,
contained
134
likely
pathogenic
(LP)
132
benign
(LB)
variants.
found
B30.2
domain
were
2.5
times
be
LP
LB
(χ2:12.693,
p
<
0.001,
OR:
2.595
[1.532-4.132].
Discussion
Considering
effects
60%
have
not
yet
been
determined,
combined
evaluation
methods
patients’
manifestations
significantly
simplifies
interpretation
unknown
European Journal of Medical Genetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
67, С. 104909 - 104909
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2024
The
2015
American
College
of
Medical
Genetics
and
Genomics
(ACMG)
Association
for
Molecular
Pathology
(AMP)
guidelines
articulates
that
the
effects
certain
types
variants
on
gene
function
can
often
be
seen
as
a
complete
absence
product
by
leading
to
lack
transcription
or
nonsense-mediated
decay(NMD).
However,
detailed
information
considering
different
loss
function(LOF)
variants,
refined
steps
assimilating
details
concerning
location
variant,
changes
in
strength
levels,
NMD
boundary,
any
additional
pointing
true
null
effect,
were
all
left
expert
judgement.
As
part
its
Clinical
Genome
Resource
(ClinGen)
initiative,
Variant
Curation
Expert
Panels
(VCEPs)
are
designated
make
gene/disease-centric
specifications
accordance
with
ACMG/AMP
guidelines,
including
more
definition
what
constitutes
an
appropriate
LOF
evidence.
Our
goal
was
evaluate
current
developed
VCEPs
analyse
prior
curated
PVS1
criteria,
bringing
people
occupied
genetic
data
analysis
comprehensive
understanding
this
code.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
To
assess
the
differences
in
variant
classifications
using
ACMG/AMP
2015
guidelines
and
Bayesian
point-based
classification
system
(here
referred
to
as
point
system)
115
hereditary
cancer
predisposition
genes
explore
utility
of
sub-tiering.
Methods
Germline
for
721
pediatric
patients
from
an
in-house
panel
were
retrospectively
evaluated
two
scoring
systems.
Results
2376
unique
variants
identified.
The
exhibited
a
lower
rate
uncertain
significance
(VUS)
∼15%
compared
∼36%
(p-value
<
0.001).
This
reduction
is
attributed
likely
benign
with
one
supporting
evidence
(∼12%)
or
strong
(∼4%)
system.
In
addition,
resolves
conflicting
criteria/evidence
not
recognized
by
(∼5%).
Sub-tiering
VUS
calls
indicates
∼11.5%
VUS-Low
(0-1
points),
while
remaining
∼3.5%
VUS-Mid
(2-3
points)
VUS-High
(4-5
points).
Conclusion
reduces
facilitates
Future
large-scale
studies
are
warranted
impact
on
improving
reporting
and/or
clinical
management.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 22, 2024
Somatic
mosaic
variants
contribute
to
focal
epilepsy,
but
genetic
analysis
has
been
limited
patients
with
drug-resistant
epilepsy
(DRE)
who
undergo
surgical
resection,
as
the
are
mainly
brain-limited.
Stereoelectroencephalography
(sEEG)
become
part
of
evaluation
for
many
DRE,
and
sEEG
electrodes
provide
a
potential
source
small
amounts
brain-derived
DNA.
We
aimed
identify,
validate,
assess
distribution
potentially
clinically
relevant
in
DNA
extracted
from
trace
brain
tissue
on
individual
electrodes.
enrolled
prospective
cohort
eleven
pediatric
DRE
had
implanted
invasive
monitoring,
one
whom
was
previously
reported.
unamplified
each
electrode
also
performed
whole-genome
amplification
sample.
resected
blood/saliva
samples
where
available.
deep
panel
exome
sequencing
subset
case
candidate
germline
variants.
validated
using
amplicon
assessed
variant
allele
fraction
(VAF)
amplified
electrode-derived
across
>150
11
individuals
obtained
higher
concentrations
vs
Immunohistochemistry
confirmed
presence
neurons
Deep
demonstrated
similar
depth
coverage
between
significantly
more
called
samples.
In
addition