Prediction of pathogenicity of rare copy number variations (CNVs), a genomic alteration known to contribute to the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), represents a serious limitation to interpreting genetic tests, particularly for genetic counseling purposes. Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) was conducted in a unique collection of 144 Brazilian individuals with ASD of strong European and African ancestries. Rare CNVs were detected in 39 patients: 41 of unknown significance (VUS), four pathogenic and one likely pathogenic CNVs (clinical yield of 4.1%; 5/122). Based on gene content and recurrence in three large cohorts [a Brazilian neurodevelopmental disorder cohort, the autism MSSNG cohort, and the Canadianbased Centre for Applied Genomics microarray database], this work strengthened the pathogenicity of 14 genes (FAT1, CAMK4, BIRC6, DPP6, CSMD1, CTNNA3, CDH8/ CDH11, CDH13, OR1C1, CNTN6, CNTNAP4, FGF2 and PTPRN2) within 14 CNVs.Notably, enrichment of cell adhesion proteins to ASD etiology was identified (p < 0.05), highlighting the importance of these gene families in the etiology of ASD.
Hibridização do genoma comparativo baseado em microarray CARS: Escala de avaliação do autismo na infância CEGH-CEL: Centro de Estudos sobre o Genoma Humano e Células-Tronco CID-10: Classificação Internacional de Doenças CMA: Análise cromossômica por microarray CNVs: Variações no número de cópias DI: Deficiência Intelectual
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