DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects
Copy number variants (CNVs) were the subject of extensive research in the past years. They are common features of the human genome that play an important role in evolution, contribute to population diversity, development of certain diseases, and influence host–microbiome interactions. CNVs have foun...
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oai:doaj.org-article:d9559a56f18e46cdb2b60fe062d1ff3c2021-11-28T04:33:10ZDNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects2319-417010.1016/j.bj.2021.02.003https://doaj.org/article/d9559a56f18e46cdb2b60fe062d1ff3c2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2319417021000093https://doaj.org/toc/2319-4170Copy number variants (CNVs) were the subject of extensive research in the past years. They are common features of the human genome that play an important role in evolution, contribute to population diversity, development of certain diseases, and influence host–microbiome interactions. CNVs have found application in the molecular diagnosis of many diseases and in non-invasive prenatal care, but their full potential is only emerging. CNVs are expected to have a tremendous impact on screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of several disorders, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Here, we comprehensively review basic definitions of the term CNV, outline mechanisms and factors involved in CNV formation, and discuss their evolutionary and pathological aspects. We suggest a need for better defined distinguishing criteria and boundaries between known types of CNVs.Ondrej PösJan RadvanszkyGergely BuglyóZuzana PösDiana RusnakovaBálint NagyTomas SzemesElsevierarticleCopy number variantsStructural variationHuman genomeCNV formationEvolutionGenetic diseasesMedicine (General)R5-920Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENBiomedical Journal, Vol 44, Iss 5, Pp 548-559 (2021) |
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Copy number variants Structural variation Human genome CNV formation Evolution Genetic diseases Medicine (General) R5-920 Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ondrej Pös Jan Radvanszky Gergely Buglyó Zuzana Pös Diana Rusnakova Bálint Nagy Tomas Szemes DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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Copy number variants (CNVs) were the subject of extensive research in the past years. They are common features of the human genome that play an important role in evolution, contribute to population diversity, development of certain diseases, and influence host–microbiome interactions. CNVs have found application in the molecular diagnosis of many diseases and in non-invasive prenatal care, but their full potential is only emerging. CNVs are expected to have a tremendous impact on screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of several disorders, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Here, we comprehensively review basic definitions of the term CNV, outline mechanisms and factors involved in CNV formation, and discuss their evolutionary and pathological aspects. We suggest a need for better defined distinguishing criteria and boundaries between known types of CNVs. |
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Ondrej Pös Jan Radvanszky Gergely Buglyó Zuzana Pös Diana Rusnakova Bálint Nagy Tomas Szemes |
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Ondrej Pös Jan Radvanszky Gergely Buglyó Zuzana Pös Diana Rusnakova Bálint Nagy Tomas Szemes |
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DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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DNA copy number variation: Main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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dna copy number variation: main characteristics, evolutionary significance, and pathological aspects |
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