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Matchmaker Exchange.

Nara L M Sobreira¹, Harindra Arachchi², Orion J Buske³

¹McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

Current Protocols in Human Genetics

|October 19, 2017

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The Matchmaker Exchange (MME) connects rare disease databases to improve gene discovery. This network facilitates communication, enhancing the identification of causative genes for rare genetic disorders.

Keywords:

Australian Genomics Health Alliance Patient Archive DECIPHER GeneMatcher MyGene2 PhenomeCentral candidate genes matchbox matchmaker exchange monarch initiative

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Bioinformatics
Rare Diseases

Background:

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) fails to identify causative genes in over half of rare disease cases.
Challenges include phenotypic heterogeneity, mosaicism, and limited communication between experts.
Current methods hinder the discovery of novel disease genes.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Matchmaker Exchange (MME) as a solution for rare disease gene discovery.
To establish a federated network for sharing genomic and phenotypic data.
To guide researchers in utilizing MME for improved diagnostic yield.

Main Methods:

Development of a common application programming interface (API) for data exchange.
Creation of a federated network connecting multiple genomic and phenotypic databases.
Integration of seven databases including GeneMatcher, PhenomeCentral, and Monarch Initiative.

Main Results:

MME facilitates data exchange between seven diverse databases.
The system enables searching for similar phenotypes and variants across connected datasets.
MME supports the discovery of disease-causing genes in rare conditions.

Conclusions:

The Matchmaker Exchange (MME) significantly enhances rare disease gene discovery.
Improved communication and data sharing are crucial for identifying genetic variants.
MME offers a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians in the rare disease community.