Incorporating CNV analysis improves the yield of exome sequencing for rare monogenic disorders—an important consideration for resource-constrained settings

N Louw, N Carstens, Z Lombard… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Exome sequencing (ES) is a recommended first-tier diagnostic test for many rare monogenic
diseases. It allows for the detection of both single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) and copy …

Germline CNV detection through whole-exome sequencing (WES) Data Analysis enhances Resolution of Rare Genetic Diseases

FN Tilemis, NM Marinakis, D Veltra, M Svingou… - Genes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Whole-Exome Sequencing (WES) has proven valuable in the characterization of underlying
genetic defects in most rare diseases (RDs). Copy Number Variants (CNVs) were initially …

Beyond the kidney biopsy: genomic approach to undetermined kidney diseases

T Robert, L Raymond, M Dancer, J Torrents… - Clinical Kidney …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background According to data from large national registries, almost 20%–25% of patients
with end-stage kidney disease have an undetermined kidney disease (UKD). Recent data …

Exome copy number variant detection, analysis, and classification in a large cohort of families with undiagnosed rare genetic disease

G Lemire, A Sanchis-Juan, K Russell, S Baxter… - The American Journal of …, 2024 - cell.com
Copy number variants (CNVs) are significant contributors to the pathogenicity of rare genetic
diseases and, with new innovative methods, can now reliably be identified from exome …

Prenatal finding of isolated ventricular septal defect: genetic association, outcomes and counseling

X Chen, Q Zhang, M Lu, Q Feng, L Qin, S Liao - Frontiers in Genetics, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The innovation in ultrasound has greatly promoted the prenatal diagnosis of ventricular
septal defect. As a minor lesion of congenital heart disease, the prenatal genetic counseling …

Comparative yield of molecular diagnostic algorithms for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in India: evidence supporting whole exome sequencing as first tier test

F Sheth, J Shah, D Jain, S Shah, H Patel, K Patel… - BMC neurology, 2023 - Springer
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 100 children globally with a rapidly
increasing prevalence. To the best of our knowledge, no data exists on the genetic …

Exome sequencing improves the molecular diagnostics of paediatric unexplained neurodevelopmental disorders

M Wayhelova, V Vallova, P Broz, A Mikulasova… - Orphanet Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and/or associated multiple
congenital abnormalities (MCAs) represent a genetically heterogeneous group of conditions …

Whole exome sequencing of 491 individuals with inherited retinal diseases reveals a large spectrum of variants and identification of novel candidate genes

T Hayman, T Millo, K Hendler, I Chowers… - Journal of Medical …, 2024 - jmg.bmj.com
Background Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) include a range of vision loss conditions
caused by variants in different genes. The clinical and genetic heterogeneity make …

High positive predictive value of CNVs detected by clinical exome sequencing in suspected genetic diseases

Y Zeng, H Ding, X Wang, Y Huang, L Liu, L Du… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
Background Genetic disorders often manifest as abnormal fetal or childhood development.
Copy number variations (CNVs) represent a significant genetic mechanism underlying such …

A holistic approach to maximise diagnostic output in trio exome sequencing

S von Hardenberg, H Wallaschek, C Du… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Rare genetic diseases are a major cause for severe illness in children. Whole
exome sequencing (WES) is a powerful tool for identifying genetic causes of rare diseases …