Integrating non-mammalian model organisms in the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in humans
S Yamamoto, O Kanca, MF Wangler… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
Next-generation sequencing technology has rapidly accelerated the discovery of genetic
variants of interest in individuals with rare diseases. However, showing that these variants …
variants of interest in individuals with rare diseases. However, showing that these variants …
A comprehensive Drosophila resource to identify key functional interactions between SARS-CoV-2 factors and host proteins
Development of effective therapies against SARS-CoV-2 infections relies on mechanistic
knowledge of virus-host interface. Abundant physical interactions between viral and host …
knowledge of virus-host interface. Abundant physical interactions between viral and host …
A nerve-wracking buzz: lessons from Drosophila models of peripheral neuropathy and axon degeneration
MRC Bhattacharya - Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The degeneration of axons and their terminals occurs following traumatic, toxic, or
genetically-induced insults. Common molecular mechanisms unite these disparate triggers …
genetically-induced insults. Common molecular mechanisms unite these disparate triggers …
Bridging clinical care and research in Ontario, Canada: Maximizing diagnoses from reanalysis of clinical exome sequencing data
We examined the utility of clinical and research processes in the reanalysis of publicly‐
funded clinical exome sequencing data in Ontario, Canada. In partnership with eight sites …
funded clinical exome sequencing data in Ontario, Canada. In partnership with eight sites …
NDUFS7 variant in dogs with Leigh syndrome and its functional validation in a Drosophila melanogaster model
M Christen, A Gregor, R Gutierrez-Quintana… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Two Jack-Russell Terrier× Chihuahua mixed-breed littermates with Leigh syndrome
were investigated. The dogs presented with progressive ataxia, dystonia, and increased …
were investigated. The dogs presented with progressive ataxia, dystonia, and increased …
The implementation of an enhanced clinical model to improve the diagnostic yield of exome sequencing for patients with a rare genetic disease: A Canadian …
The introduction of clinical exome sequencing (ES) has provided a unique opportunity to
decrease the diagnostic odyssey for patients living with a rare genetic disease (RGD). ES …
decrease the diagnostic odyssey for patients living with a rare genetic disease (RGD). ES …
A recurrent missense variant in the E3 ubiquitin ligase substrate recognition subunit FEM1B causes a rare syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder
F Lecoquierre, AM Punt, F Ebstein, I Wallaard… - Genetics in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose Fem1 homolog B (FEM1B) acts as a substrate recognition subunit for
ubiquitin ligase complexes belonging to the CULLIN 2-based E3 family. Several biological …
ubiquitin ligase complexes belonging to the CULLIN 2-based E3 family. Several biological …
[HTML][HTML] Predicting immune checkpoint therapy response in three independent metastatic melanoma cohorts
L Szadai, A Bartha, IP Parada, AIT Lakatos… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods Evaluating previously reported proteins in two untreated melanoma cohorts, we
used a published predictive model (EaSIeR score) to identify potential proteins …
used a published predictive model (EaSIeR score) to identify potential proteins …
[HTML][HTML] De novo variants in PLCG1 are associated with hearing impairment, ocular pathology, and cardiac defects
Phospholipase C isozymes (PLCs) hydrolyze phosphatidylinositol 4, 5-bisphosphate into
inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, important signaling molecules involved in …
inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, important signaling molecules involved in …
MTSS2-related neurodevelopmental disorder: Further delineation of the phenotype
JR Corona-Rivera, JC Zenteno… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
MTSS2-related neurodevelopmental disorder (MTSS2-related NDD)(MIM 620086) is
characterized by intellectual developmental disorder with ocular anomalies and distinctive …
characterized by intellectual developmental disorder with ocular anomalies and distinctive …