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Genome-wide assessment of rare protein-coding variants identifies associations with non-syndromic cleft lip/palate.

Rare genetic variants contribute to common birth defects, improving understanding of disease causes and genetic counseling.

Using exome-scale rare variant analysis, this study identified novel rare protein-coding variant associations with non-syndromic OFC, a common congenital anomaly with incompletely explained genetic architecture. Findings complement GWAS-identified common variants and inform genetic counseling by expanding the rare variant contribution to OFC etiology.

What the study was

Study design
Genome-wide rare variant association study
Category
Other
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Eur J Hum Genet

Why it surfaced

EJHG publication; rare variant genome-wide analysis for a common congenital birth defect; relevant to rare disease genetics watchlist; adds to diagnostic variant repertoire for OFC genetic counseling.

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