Article
Whole-genome resequencing with multidimensional annotation revealed pathogenic networks in sirenomelia.
Italian journal of pediatrics - 14 Aug 2026
Zhu Zefeng, Hao Wanting, Wan Ziyu, Ma Tianhao, Xu Yao, Wang Yu, Gu Wei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sirenomelia is a rare and lethal congenital malformation representing the most severe form of caudal dysgenesis, with a stillbirth rate of up to 53%. The genetic basis of sirenomelia remains poorly understood. Consequently, in this study, we aimed to comprehensively characterize genomic variants and explore potential pathogenic mechanisms in sirenomelia. METHODS: Whole-genome resequencing was...
Topics
- Humans
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Ectromelia
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Infant, Newborn
- Female
