Collaborator: University of California, Irvine
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Splicing profile by capture RNA-seq identifies pathogenic germline variants in tumor suppressor genes
Abstract Germline variants in tumor suppressor genes (TSGs) can result in RNA mis-splicing and predisposition to cancer. However, identification of variants that impact splicing remains a challenge, contributing to a substantial proportion of patients with suspected hereditary cancer syndromes remaining without a molecular diagnosis. To address this, we used capture RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) to generate a…
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Assessment of Diagnostic Outcomes of RNA Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer
Abstract Importance Performing DNA genetic testing (DGT) for hereditary cancer genes is now a well-accepted clinical practice; however, the interpretation of DNA variation remains a challenge for laboratories and clinicians. Adding RNA genetic testing (RGT) enhances DGT by clarifying the clinical actionability of hereditary cancer gene variants, thus improving clinicians’ ability to accurately apply strategies…