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Rare variant analyses across multiethnic cohorts identify novel genes for refractive error

Musolf, AM; Haarman, AEG; Luben, RN; Ong, JS; Patasova, K; Trapero, RH; Marsh, J; ... Bailey-Wilson, JE; + view all (2023) Rare variant analyses across multiethnic cohorts identify novel genes for refractive error. Communications biology , 6 (1) , Article 6. 10.1038/s42003-022-04323-7. Green open access

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Abstract

Refractive error, measured here as mean spherical equivalent (SER), is a complex eye condition caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Individuals with strong positive or negative values of SER require spectacles or other approaches for vision correction. Common genetic risk factors have been identified by genome-wide association studies (GWAS), but a great part of the refractive error heritability is still missing. Some of this heritability may be explained by rare variants (minor allele frequency [MAF] ≤ 0.01.). We performed multiple gene-based association tests of mean Spherical Equivalent with rare variants in exome array data from the Consortium for Refractive Error and Myopia (CREAM). The dataset consisted of over 27,000 total subjects from five cohorts of Indo-European and Eastern Asian ethnicity. We identified 129 unique genes associated with refractive error, many of which were replicated in multiple cohorts. Our best novel candidates included the retina expressed PDCD6IP, the circadian rhythm gene PER3, and P4HTM, which affects eye morphology. Future work will include functional studies and validation. Identification of genes contributing to refractive error and future understanding of their function may lead to better treatment and prevention of refractive errors, which themselves are important risk factors for various blinding conditions.

Type: Article
Title: Rare variant analyses across multiethnic cohorts identify novel genes for refractive error
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-04323-7
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-04323-7
Language: English
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Keywords: Humans, Genome-Wide Association Study, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Refractive Errors, Myopia, White People
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Institute of Ophthalmology
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > UCL GOS Institute of Child Health > Population, Policy and Practice Dept
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10162976
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