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Clinical application of exome sequencing in undiagnosed genetic conditions

Journal of Medical Genetics · 2012 · Vol. 49(6) · pp. 353–361
Anna C. NeedVandana ShashiYuki HitomiKelly SchochKevin V. ShiannaMarie McDonaldMiriam H. MeislerDavid B. Goldstein

Abstract

This study provides evidence that next-generation sequencing can have high success rates in a clinical setting, but also highlights key challenges. It further suggests that the presentation of known Mendelian conditions may be considerably broader than currently recognised.

Genomics and Rare DiseasesGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersCellular transport and secretionProbandExome sequencingMendelian inheritanceGeneticsExomeDiseaseBiologyDNA sequencingBioinformaticsGenetic heterogeneity

MeSH terms

Transcription Factor 4AdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleModels, GeneticMutationTranscription FactorsSequence Analysis, DNAMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesGenetic Diseases, Inborn

Funding

  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute on Aging
  • National Institute of Mental Health
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • NHLBI Division of Intramural Research
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