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Case Series: Clinical Significance of Heterozygous Pathogenic RTEL1 Variants Identified via Routine Clinical Genetic
Eileen Wedge1,2,3, Andreas Ørslev Rasmussen4, Line Borgwardt4
1Department of Clinical Genetics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Heterozygous pathogenic RTEL1 variants are linked to telomere biology disorders (TBD), causing a spectrum of symptoms including hematological and pulmonary issues. This nationwide analysis highlights reduced penetrance and varied clinical presentations in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Biallelic RTEL1 variants are known causes of telomere biology disorder (TBD).
- The clinical significance of heterozygous RTEL1 variants has been less understood.
- RTEL1 plays a crucial role in maintaining telomere length and genomic stability.
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