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Long-Read Sequencing as a Diagnostic Tool for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Liora H Feshbach1, Morgan Similuk1, Laura M Amendola1
1Centralized Sequencing Program, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Long-read genome sequencing successfully diagnosed primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in a patient with HYDIN variants. This advanced technique overcomes challenges posed by the HYDIN2 pseudogene, improving PCD molecular diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder affecting cilia function.
- Over 50 genes are linked to PCD, with HYDIN variants posing diagnostic challenges due to the homologous HYDIN2 pseudogene.
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