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GENETICS IN MEDICINE
卷 14, 期 6, 页码 620-626出版社
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/gim.2012.4
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amino acid conservation; in silico analysis; MITOMAP; mtDB; unclassified variants
Purpose: The mitochondrial genome is highly polymorphic. A unique feature of deleterious mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations is heteroplasmy. Genetic background and variable penetrance also play roles in the pathogenicity for a mtDNA variant. Clinicians are increasingly interested in requesting mtDNA testing. However, interpretation of uncharacterized mtDNA variants is a great challenge. We suggest a stepwise interpretation procedure for clinical service. Methods: We describe the algorithms used to interpret novel and rare mtDNA variants. mtDNA databases and in silico predictive algorithms are used to evaluate the pathogenic potential of novel and/or rare mtDNA variants. Results: mtDNA variants can be classified into three categories: benign variants, unclassified variants, and deleterious mutations based on database search and in silico prediction. Targeted DNA sequence analysis of matrilineal relatives, heteroplasmy quantification, and functional studies are useful to classify mtDNA variants. Conclusion: Clinical significance of a novel or rare variant is critical in the diagnosis of the disease and counseling of the family. Based on the results from clinical, biochemical, and molecular genetic studies of multiple family members, proper interpretation of mtDNA variants is important for clinical laboratories and for patient care.
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