Project description:Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a developmental abnormality of the craniocervical junction that is common in the Griffon Bruxellois (GB) breed with an estimated prevalence of 65%. This disease is characterized by overcrowding of the neural parenchyma at the craniocervical junction and disturbance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. The most common clinical sign is pain either as a direct consequence of CM or neuropathic pain as a consequence of secondary syringomyelia. The etiology of CM remains unknown but genetic factors play an important role. To investigate the genetic complexity of the disease, a quantitative trait locus (QTL) approach was adopted. A total of 14 quantitative skull and atlas measurements were taken and were tested for association to CM. Six traits were found to be associated to CM and were subjected to a whole-genome association study using the Illumina canine high density bead chip in 74 GB dogs (50 affected and 24 controls). Linear and mixed regression analyses were used to identify quantitative trait loci. To identify the presence of causative haplotype for Chiari-Like Malformation 80 Griffon Bruxellois dogs were genotyped using Illumina CanineHD Beadchip. This cohort consisted of 53 cases and 27 controls. Ten samples were whole genome amplified using the Qiagen Repli-g kit following the protocol. Linear and mixed regression model were used to define association between morphologic traits and genetic data. The sample traits (provided in the sample characteristics field) are described in the 'README_Traits_description.pdf' Processed data were obtained in 3 different normalization batches. The normalization batch/raw data file information is provided in the sample description field.
Project description:Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a developmental abnormality of the craniocervical junction that is common in the Griffon Bruxellois (GB) breed with an estimated prevalence of 65%. This disease is characterized by overcrowding of the neural parenchyma at the craniocervical junction and disturbance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. The most common clinical sign is pain either as a direct consequence of CM or neuropathic pain as a consequence of secondary syringomyelia. The etiology of CM remains unknown but genetic factors play an important role. To investigate the genetic complexity of the disease, a quantitative trait locus (QTL) approach was adopted. A total of 14 quantitative skull and atlas measurements were taken and were tested for association to CM. Six traits were found to be associated to CM and were subjected to a whole-genome association study using the Illumina canine high density bead chip in 74 GB dogs (50 affected and 24 controls). Linear and mixed regression analyses were used to identify quantitative trait loci.
Project description:<p>This study used whole exome sequencing (WES) on families affected with Chiari I Malformation (CM1). Individuals were recruited from the Republic of Tartarstan in the Russian Federation, where CM1 has a high prevalence (approximately 413 out of 100,000). At least one-third of these affected individuals have an affected relative. In collaboration with Dr. Enver Bogdanov of Kazan State Medical University, seven extended families affected with CM1 were identified.</p> <p>Eligible participants for this study were required to 1) have CM1 and a family member with syringomyelia or CM1, or 2) be a family member of a patient with CM1 and have at least two immediate family members diagnosed with CM1. Adults and minors were eligible for this study and recruitment was through self and physician referral. Patients were excluded if they had a contraindication to MRI scanning, were unable to understand the risks of testing, were under one year of age, or could not undergo MRI scanning without sedation.</p> <p>Study participants underwent SPGR (Spoiled Gradient Recalled) and T1-weighted MR-imaging of the brain and cervical spinal cord to assess the volume of the posterior fossa, as well as the presence of CM1. Individuals were defined as having CM1 if the inferior aspect of the cerebellar tonsils were lying ≥=2 mm caudal to the foramen magnum. Individuals were defined as having a small posterior fossa volume if the ratio of the posterior fossa volume to the supratentorial volume was < 0.15.</p> <p>Sixty-two patients (both cases and controls) from the seven extended families had DNA extracted from blood lymphocytes contained in 10 milliliters of stored blood. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was performed by the National Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). These genotype data, as well as the case-control phenotype data on CM1 diagnosis and small posterior fossa diagnosis, were made available to dbGaP. </p>
Project description:Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) results in sinusoidal congestion and hepatocyte apoptosis, which can further progress to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Endovascular (EV) treatment has been the primary therapeutic method and achieved excellent outcomes. However, whether EV treatment could reverse liver cirrhosis in patients with BCS is still unclear. To investigate the effect of endovascular treatment on liver cirrhosis in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome, we performed gene expression profiling analysis of the liver from patients with or without EV treatment.
Project description:This research aimed to investigate the aberrant expression of circRNA, messenger RNA, and microRNA in orbital venous malformation. A competitive endogenous RNA network was constructed to elucidate their potential roles in orbital venous malformation.
Project description:To identify the differential expression of serum microRNA as molecular fingerprints for Arnold-Chiari (AC) and Tourette syndromes (TS), also in comorbid status between both disorders (ACTS). To investigate on differentially expressed miRNA associations with the neuropsychological and neuroimaging parameters for each participant and their potential involvement in AC and TS pathological pathways.