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Long-Read Whole-Genome Sequencing as a Tool for Variant Detection in Inherited Retinal Dystrophies

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Advances in whole-genome sequencing (WGS) have significantly enhanced our ability to detect genomic variants underlying inherited diseases. In this study, we performed long-read WGS on 24 patients with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) to validate the utility of nanopore sequencing in detecting genomic variations. We confirmed the presence of all previously detected variants and demonstrated that this approach allows for the precise refinement of structural variants (SVs). Furthermore, we could perform genotype phasing by sequencing only the probands, confirming that the variants were inherited in trans. Moreover, nanopore sequencing enables the detection of complex variants, such as transposon insertions and structural rearrangements. This comprehensive assessment illustrates the power of long-read sequencing in capturing diverse forms of genomic variation and in improving diagnostic accuracy in IRDs.
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,499
OpenAlex ID: W4409542957
FWCI: 0.535
Cites: 48
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10