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  • Genetics
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The definition of exons as DNA regions transcribed to RNA and retained after intron splicing is often conflated with protein-coding regions.
  • A significant portion of exonic sequences, less than 30% in humans, are protein-coding.
  • Both exons and introns are found in untranslated regions (UTRs) and non-coding RNAs, highlighting the complexity beyond simple coding sequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of the original definition of an exon for functional distinctions in genetics and genomics.
  • To address the problematic misuse of the term "exon" in scientific literature and technology descriptions.
  • To propose clearer terminology for genetic and genomic research and applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis of exon definitions.
  • Comparative analysis of exonic sequence composition.
  • Proposal of new terminology for sequencing approaches.

Main Results:

  • The term "exon" is frequently misused as a synonym for "protein-coding region," leading to inaccuracies.
  • "Whole-exome sequencing" targets less than 25% of the human exome, primarily protein-coding regions, not all transcribed regions.
  • A clear distinction between coding and non-coding exonic regions is necessary for functional accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Reinstating the original definition of exons is crucial for accurate functional distinctions in genetics and genomics.
  • The terms "coding exonic regions" and "non-coding exonic regions" should be adopted for clarity.
  • Coding exome sequencing (CES) is proposed as a more precise term for sequencing technologies targeting protein-coding regions.