Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and third-generation sequencing (TGS) for the diagnosis of thalassemia

S Hassan, R Bahar, MF Johan, EK Mohamed Hashim… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thalassemia is one of the most heterogeneous diseases, with more than a thousand
mutation types recorded worldwide. Molecular diagnosis of thalassemia by conventional …

Applications of next generation sequencing in the screening and diagnosis of thalassemia: A mini-review

SA Suhaimi, IN Zulkipli, H Ghani… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Thalassemias are a group of inherited blood disorders that affects 5–7% of the world
population. Comprehensive screening strategies are essential for the management and …

The role of molecular diagnostic testing for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias

DE Sabath - International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Hemoglobin disorders are among the most common genetic diseases worldwide. Molecular
diagnosis is helpful in cases where the diagnosis is uncertain and for genetic counseling …

Nanopore Third-Generation Sequencing for Comprehensive Analysis of Hemoglobinopathy Variants

W Huang, S Qu, Q Qin, X Yang, W Han, Y Lai… - Clinical …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) third-generation sequencing
(TGS) is a versatile genetic diagnostic platform. However, it is nonetheless challenging to …

Variant Impact Predictor database (VIPdb), version 2: trends from three decades of genetic variant impact predictors

YJ Lin, AS Menon, Z Hu, SE Brenner - Human Genomics, 2024 - Springer
Background Variant interpretation is essential for identifying patients' disease-causing
genetic variants amongst the millions detected in their genomes. Hundreds of Variant Impact …

A large cohort of Hb H disease in northeast Thailand: A molecular revisited, diverse genetic interactions and identification of a novel mutation

K Singha, W Tepakhan, S Yamsri, A Chaibunruang… - Clinica Chimica …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background and aims To update the molecular characteristics of α-thalassemia in northeast
Thailand, the molecular basis and genetic interactions of Hb H disease were examined in a …

[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association study of BNT162b2 vaccine-related myocarditis identifies potential predisposing functional areas in Hong Kong adolescents

CH She, HW Tsang, X Yang, SSL Tsao… - BMC Genomic …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Vaccine-related myocarditis associated with the BNT162b2 vaccine is a rare complication,
with a higher risk observed in male adolescents. However, the contribution of genetic factors …

Variant Impact Predictor database (VIPdb), version 2: Trends from 25 years of genetic variant impact predictors

YJ Lin, AS Menon, Z Hu, SE Brenner - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Background: Variant interpretation is essential for identifying patients' disease-causing
genetic variants amongst the millions detected in their genomes. Hundreds of Variant Impact …