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• Whole Exome Sequencing of PCOS

  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age and is characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea, and polycystic ovaries. The goals of this project were to 1) generate a comprehensive catalog of likely causal PCOS associated variants, 2) establish the functional consequences of the genetic variants identified by whole exome sequencing (WES) using bioinformatic and molecular strategy, and 3) identify genes and molecular pathways that are genetically impaired in PCOS with the goal of providing more targeted treatment for PCOS. To achieve these goals, we carried out WES on a total of 1064 samples corresponding to 1049 unique subjects (15 subjects had duplicate sequencing samples). The samples include 731 PCOS cases (731 unique), 318 controls (309 controls), and 15 samples of unknown phenotype (6 PPCOSII, 9 HapMap controls). Controls are reproductive age women with normal androgens and regular menses as phenotype control. We designed a Custom WES array which includes the standard CIDR WES array plus 9.8 Mb of Twist Custom Design added content encoding genomic regions in linkage disequilibrium with PCOS associated GWAS regions. Sequencing was performed at the Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Target templates are sequenced to >100x coverage using paired-end reads on the Illumina NovaSeq6000 platform.

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• DNA Termini Correlate with Methylation at CpG Sites in Hair, Urine and Blood Plasma Cell-Free DNA

  The aim of this study was to reconstruct the age of individuals from cell-free DNA (cfDNA) present in rootless hair and urine samples using epigenetic clock methods. Hair was chosen as a noninvasive source for biological age estimation and a sample type which is relevant in forensic science. Samples were obtained from anonymous volunteers. The study expands epigenetic clock research to hair tissue and provides a resource for modeling age-related changes in CpG methylation. Whole genome shotgun sequencing data was generated for all samples using a single-stranded library preparation.

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• Association Between Telomere Length and Falciparum Malaria Endemicity in Sub-Saharan Africans

  The goal of this study was to identify the genetic and environmental drivers of telomere length variation in an ethnically diverse African cohort. It comprises 1,818 participants from Cameroon, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Botswana. For each participant, leukocyte telomere length was measured using the Southern blotting of the terminal restriction fragment methodology. 1,758 of the individuals with phenotype data also had genetic data, and these individuals were subjected to a genome-wide association study which accounted for age, sex, and genetic relatedness. Individuals were genotyped on one of two genotyping arrays (Illumina Infinium Omni5 array or Illumina H3Africa consortium array). Genetic datasets were merged, and missing genotypes were imputed for a final genetic dataset of 11,001,107 genetic variants. Correlations between telomere length and a variety of environmental factors, including malaria endemicity, were also examined in this study.

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• Epigenetic Damage in Women Living in LA Food-Desert Zip Codes

  This study investigated the impact of insulin resistance on chromatin acetylation and inflammation. Blood samples were obtained from women consented to City of Hope Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved COH Protocol#/Ref#:18306/158149. Women provided demographic information and completed a survey assessing diet, housing and medical history. BMI was obtained from medical records. HgbA1c was measured and cytokine arrays were used to measure serum TNFalpha, IL6, IL15, IL16, IL23, Leptin, and CXCL1.

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• A genotype-phenotype study of tumors from patients with inherited mutations in DNA repair genes

  This study investigated the genomic landscape of tumors from patients with inherited mutations in DNA repair genes. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between locus-specific loss of heterozygosity (LOH) and genomic signatures of homologous recombination-based DNA repair (HR) deficiency in tumors associated with pathogenic germline variants in DNA repair genes. Cohorts of pathogenic germline variant (PGV) carriers with different cancer types were identified via a cancer genetics registry and clinical practice at Penn Medicine and through our collaborator network. Tumors were analyzed with next generation sequencing (whole exome and/or targeted panel sequencing) with or without transcriptomic analyses. Sub-study #1 "Non-breast/ovarian tumors in germline BRCA1/2 carriers". This study investigated primary non-breast/ovarian tumors that arise in individuals with BRCA1/BRCA2 pathogenic germline variants (PGVs). Whole exome sequencing (WES) using Agilent All-Exon Kit v7 hybrid capture probes was performed on matched tumor and blood germline normal DNA on an Illumina HiSeq. Individual WES data from DNA samples from tumor and normal are available. Sub-study #2: "Breast tumors in germline CHEK2 carriers". This study investigated primary breast tumors that arise in individuals with CHEK2 pathogenic germline variants (PGVs). Whole exome sequencing (WES) using Agilent All-Exon Kit v7 hybrid capture probes was performed on matched tumor and blood germline normal DNA on an Illumina HiSeq. Whole transcriptome RNAseq was performed on tumors. Individual WES data from DNA samples from tumor and normal and RNAseq data from tumor are available. Sub-study #3: "Breast tumors in germline TP53 carriers". This study investigated primary breast tumors that arise in individuals with TP53 pathogenic germline variants (PGVs). Whole genome sequencing (WGS) and/or custom panel targeted sequencing was performed on matched tumor and blood germline normal DNA on an Illumina HiSeq. Whole transcriptome RNAseq was performed on tumors and normal breast tissue. Individual WGS or targeted data from DNA samples from tumor and normal and RNASeq data from tumor and normal are available. Sub-study #4: "Prostate tumors in germline DNA repair carriers". This study investigated prostate tumors that arise in individuals with a variety of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs). Whole genome sequencing (WGS) and/or custom panel targeted sequencing was performed on matched tumor and blood germline normal DNA on an Illumina HiSeq. Whole transcriptome RNAseq was performed on tumors and normal prostate tissue. Individual WGS or targeted data from DNA samples from tumor and normal and RNASeq data from tumor and normal are available.

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• Regulation of T Cell CXCL13 Production

  This study evaluated the signals that regulate production of the B cell chemoattractant CXCL13 by human CD4 T cells. Single-cell and bulk RNA-seq datasets evaluated the gene expression changes induced by TGF-beta and the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), two signals that regulate CXCL13 production. Bulk ATAC-seq data evaluated the epigenetic changes in T cell stimulated with an AHR agonist or antagonist. Ex vivo bulk RNA-seq data of sorted T cell subsets from blood of patients with lupus and control donors interrogated the gene expression differences in sorted T cell subsets. Ex vivo ATAC-seq data allowed comparison of epigenetic profiles of PD-1hi Tph cells from rheumatoid arthritis synovial fluid and PD-1hi T follicular helper (Tfh) cells from tonsil to PD-1low CD4 T cells from the same samples. Single-cell RNA-seq data of T cells from lupus patients before and after treatment with anifrolumab (anti-IFNAR) allowed interrogation of T cell populations that change with anifrolumab treatment. These datasets allowed for genomic interrogation of changes induced by AHR, TGF-beta, and interferon and their relationship to CXCL13 production.

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• Targeting EGFR in NF1 Mutant Melanoma

  Our study focused on melanoma patients with driver mutations in the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) tumor suppressor gene, a subset of melanoma patients that have not benefitted from recent treatment advances. We have leveraged patient-derived short-term cultures (STCs) and multiomics approaches to identify molecular features that could be developed into therapies for NF1 mutant melanoma patients. Our studies revealed that the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is highly expressed and active in NF1 mutant melanoma cells, and that genetic or pharmacological EGFR inhibition impaired tumor cell proliferation, survival, and cell growth in patient-derived NF1 mutant but not NF1 wild-type melanoma models.

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• dbGaP Collection: Compilation of Individual-Level Genomic Data for General Research Use

  This dbGaP Collection contains all authorized individual-level genomic datasets currently in dbGaP that are approved for General Research Use (GRU) and have no further limitations beyond those outlined in the model Data Use Certification Agreement. Access to this study will include any additional authorized individual-level GRU datasets that become available. Renewal of this study is required annually. Data Included in this Study Individual-level genomic data designated for general research use with no further use limitations or restrictions, that is, Data use does not require approval by an Institutional Review Board for secondary analyses Data have no publication embargo Data have no other use limitations (e.g., requirement for collaboration or publication; restricted for use by academic or not-for-profit organizations; restricted to health, medical, and/or biomedical research) In response to requests from the scientific community, the NIH implemented a change in the procedures for accessing individual-level GRU genomic data. Under the modified procedures, interested investigators can request GRU individual-level genomic datasets with a single application. However, please note that these data have not been harmonized. Additionally, to help expedite the processing of requests for individual-level GRU genomic datasets, the requests will be reviewed by a single, central Data Access Committee. The process for requesting these datasets is identical to the request process for non-GRU individual-level, controlled-access data, such as the expectation that investigators will abide by the NIH Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies and Data Use Certification Agreement. Effective April 24, 2018, the Data Use Limitations (DUL) for the Genes and Blood Clotting Study (GABC) (phs000304) was updated to Health/Medical/Biomedical, Not-for-profit Use Only (HMB-NPU). Additionally, the submitting institutions have requested the removal of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) "Grand Opportunity" Exome Sequencing Project (GO-ESP) Lung Cohorts Exome Sequencing Project: Genetic modifiers of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) lung infection acquisition in cystic fibrosis (phs000254) from the dbGaP Compilation of Individual-Level Genomic Data for General Research Use (dbGaP Compilation) (phs000688). As such, data from studies phs000304 and phs000254 are no longer available as part of the dbGaP Compilation (phs000688). Investigators must submit separate Data Access Requests (DARs) for the two studies and be approved by the NHLBI Data Access Committee.

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• SCORCH: Single Cell Transcriptomic and Epigenomic Dissection of Opioid and Cocaine Responses in HIV

  Substance use disorder (SUD) is a common and debilitating condition characterized by compulsive use of an addictive substance, inability to control use of this substance, and the emergence of withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the substance. Despite great advances in our understanding of changes that occur in various brain regions in the context of addiction/SUD, we have a limited understanding of the diversity of cell types and gene expression profiles of cells within affected human brain regions, and how exposures to addictive substances, such as opioids and cocaine, influence the molecular properties and functions of these cells. Over 50% of HIV-infected patients experience neurological disorders, collectively termed HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) that range from the asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment to severely disabling dementia. The use of addictive substances by HIV-infected individuals has been linked to diminished immune function, increased neuroinflammation and neuronal injury, and exacerbation of HAND. Here, we seek to directly dissect the common and distinct molecular bases of SUD/HIV infection/HAND effects on distinct cell types by systematic profiling, dissection, computational integration, and experimental validation of their transcriptional, epigenomic, and genetic signatures across individuals, brain regions, and cell types. Aim 1: We use genetic, epigenomic, and transcriptional profiles, generating a total of ~28 million genome-wide maps at the single-cell (sc) level using 2,800 samples with 10,000 cells per sample; these span 7 brain regions (prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, ventral tegmental area, dorsal striatum, insula, amygdala, hippocampus), two assays (scRNA, scATAC), four phenotypic groups (SUD+/HIV+, SUD+/HIV-, SUD-/HIV+, SUD-/HIV-), and a total of 200 subjects (50 in each phenotypic group). Aim 2: We integrate these datasets to predict driver genes, regulatory regions, variants, and pathways, and the cell types and brain regions where they act. Aim 3: We validate high-priority findings at the molecular level, and functionally validate the highest priority targets' ability to modulate addictive behaviors in mouse models of in vivo cocaine self-administration. The resulting datasets will help guide the search for new therapeutics by providing detailed therapeutic targets and the specific conditions where they are predicted to act.

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• Lung Tissue Research Consortium (LTRC-BioLINCC)

  Data Access NOTE: Please refer to the "Authorized Access" section below for information about how access to the data from this accession differs from many other dbGaP accessions. Biospecimens: Access to Biospecimens is through the NHLBI Biologic Specimen and Data Repository Information Coordinating Center (BioLINCC). Biospecimens from LTRC include DNA, Plasma, Serum, Tissue - FFPE Cassettes, Tissue – RNALater Frozen, and Tissue - Snap Frozen. Please note that use of biospecimens in genetic research is subject to a tiered consent. Objectives: The LTRC was a biobank resource established by the NHLBI to collect and distribute lung tissue, blood samples, clinical data, and radiographic studies from participants with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), other related idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP) and interstitial pneumonias associated with connective tissue diseases who undergo medically-indicated lung resection. All tissue and blood specimens and clinical data were banked centrally and stored for distribution to external investigators who have approved study proposals to investigate the pathogenesis or management of lung diseases. The ultimate goal of this program was to enable research that illuminates the pathobiology of lung diseases and leads to novel interventional treatments for these conditions. Background: Chronic lung diseases are a main cause of death and disability in the United States. COPD affects over 14 million individuals in the United States and represents the third leading cause of mortality. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor. However, only one of six individuals who smoke develops COPD. This could imply either an individual susceptibility or an additional immunologic or infectious injury to lung cells. Current treatments offer symptomatic relief, but do not prevent disease progression. Better understanding of disease pathogenesis, including the potential roles of lung parenchymal cell apoptosis, immunologic injury, and inflammation may lead to therapies that improve survival and quality of life. Interstitial pneumonias, including IPF and those associated with connective tissue disease, are less common than COPD, but for many of these diseases there are poor outcomes. For example, IPF has a 50% survival rate 2-3 years following diagnosis, and currently no treatment exists which prolongs survival. The prevalence of IPF is approximately 28 cases per 100,000. The underlying histology of IPF is usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP), which can also occur in connective tissue diseases. The incidences of other interstitial pneumonias such as non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) or acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) are less frequent but also occur as an expression of interstitial lung disease in the connective tissue diseases. Moreover, there is significant crossover of these three interstitial pneumonias so that cases of IPF/UIP may also reveal fibrotic NSIP and be complicated by episodes of AIP. This implies common injuries but dissimilar histological responses. All of these processes are characterized by epithelial injury, uncontrolled fibroproliferation and the deposition of collagen, irrespective of the histology. It is clear that a better understanding of the genesis of the interstitial pneumonias is required before effective interventions can be developed. Participants: A total of 4,486 participants were enrolled, and lung tissue was obtained from 3,333 of these participants.Design: Written informed consent of each participant was required before any LTRC procedure was performed. Phenotypic data were then obtained that included recording of relevant medical information, a limited exposure history, radiological evaluation, and pulmonary physiological and lung function testing. Questionnaires were administered to determine the extent of symptoms, associated medical illnesses, smoking, environmental and occupational exposures, and quality of life. Laboratory testing included pulmonary function testing, a six-minute walk test, and chest x-ray CT. Blood specimens were collected both for defining the clinical phenotype of donors and to obtain serum, plasma, and DNA for later investigative purposes. At the time of surgery, lung tissues were collected and processed for long-term storage. The LTRC collected only the 'non-tumorous' portions of lung tissue from surgical procedures performed for primary or metastatic lung tumors and received those specimens only after the local pathologist had procured all tissue required for clinical care. Samples of appropriate size were cut and placed in formalin, RNAlater, glutaraldehyde, or liquid nitrogen within 30 minutes of excision (approximately 5% of cases exceeded this target time). Blood and tissue specimens were subsequently shipped to a central Tissue Repository for further processing and long-term storage. A Radiology Center provided quality control and quality assessment of CT data. A Data Coordinating Center managed study operations and maintained a repository of study data. Conclusions: LTRC established a biospecimen collection that is unique in its size, diseases included, standardization of methods, and extent of phenotypic data, serving as a valuable resource to facilitate research on the pathobiology of lung diseases.

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• Cellular and Molecular Profiling of Epithelial Ovarian Cancers and Associated Normal Tissues

  This collection of data includes bulk RNA-seq and whole genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) for ovarian cancer samples (microdissected into carcinoma and stroma compartments), as well as single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-Seq) and bulk WGBS and enzymatic methyl-seq (EM-seq) normal human Fallopian tube samples. The data from the ovarian cancer samples was collected to understand cellular and molecular alterations associated with histological and molecular subtypes of ovarian cancer. Data for these samples are included in Djirackor, Heinze et al. (accepted at Cancer Research). The scRNA-Seq data was generated to identify the developmental trajectory, cell type composition, and point towards the cell-of-origin for high grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC). Further, this was intended to establish a normal RNA reference for the cancer data. Results from this study are described in Johnson, Majewski et al. (accepted at Nature Communications, preprint PMID: 40475517). The data from bulk DNA methylation on normal Fallopian tubes was used to optimize the bisulfite-conversion process for the cancer samples and to serve as an epigenetic reference in the cancer studies. This data is described in Morrison et al. (PMID: 34147133). Any questions can be directed to Hui Shen (hui.shen@vai.org).

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• Impact of Genetic Variation on Response to GO Therapy in COG-AML Trials AAML03P1 and AAML0531

  The 340 de novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) patients (ages 1 month to 21 years) were enrolled in COG-AAML03P1 (NCT00070174). Everyone received standard chemotherapy regimen of ara-C, daunorubicin and etoposide (ADE) with addition of one 3 mg/m2 dose of Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (GO) in induction 1 as well as in intensification II phase. The 1022 de novo AML patients (ages 0–30 years) were enrolled in COG-AAML0531 (NCT01407757). They were randomly assigned to receive either the standard ADE regimen (ADE arm, n = 511) or with the addition of one 3 mg/m2 dose of GO, during induction I as well as intensification II phase (ADE+GO arm, n = 511). Detailed study design, treatment regimen, and clinical outcomes of these two trials have been previously published (Cooper TM, Franklin J, Gerbing RB, et al., PMID:21766293 and Gamis AS, Alonzo TA, Meshinchi S, et al., PMID:25092781). The current study used genomic DNA from 1,225 pediatric patients treated in these two trials with 470 patients treated with standard chemotherapy in COG-AAML0531 (ADE arm) and 755 patients treated with addition of GO to standard therapy in COG-AAML03P1 and COG-AAML0531 trials (ADE+GO arm). The 132 SNPs in 42 genes within DNA-damage repair (DDR) pathways or genes implicated in mediating calicheamicin were selected for genotyping. These SNPs were genotyped using the Sequenom platform at the Biomedical Genomics Center, University of Minnesota. All SNPs had a call rate of more than 0.98 and were in accordance with the Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. These genotypes were used to test for association with clinical endpoints as defined in the COG-AAML03P1 and COG-AAML0531 trials.

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• Blood and Marrow Clinical Trials Network Evaluating Corticosteroids with Mycophenolate Mofetil vs. Corticosteroids with Placebo as Initial Systemic Treatment of Acute GVHD (BMT-CTN-0802-BioLINCC)

  Data Access NOTE: Please refer to the “Authorized Access” section below for information about how access to the data from this accession differs from many other dbGaP accessions.ObjectivesExplore the difference in response and survival rates for individuals with acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) who received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) plus corticosteroids versus corticosteroids alone.BackgroundIndividuals with certain cancers, genetic blood diseases, autoimmune diseases, and skeletal dysplasia may be candidates to receive an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) as a potentially curative measure. A common and often fatal complication of receiving the transplant is acute graft-versus host disease (aGVHD). Historically, aGVHD has been treated with corticosteroids alone but favorable response rates are less than half prompting the need for better treatment options.ParticipantsAdult and pediatric participants were eligible for this study if they were the recipient of an allogeneic HSCT and newly diagnosed with aGVHD. Participants also needed to be able to swallow the MMF or placebo capsules and have an absolute neutrophil count > 500 cells per μL without growth factors. Disqualifiers for study eligibility included receipt of MMF or mycophenolic acid within 7 days of screening, uncontrolled infections, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, chronic GVHD, or renal failure on dialysis.A total of 235 patients participated in the study. Participants were randomized into either a treatment or placebo group. There were 116 participants in the treatment or MMF arm and 119 participants in the placebo arm.DesignBMT CTN 0802 was a phase 3 multicenter randomized double-blinded trial. Randomization was stratified by transplant center and grade of aGVHD (I-II vs III-IV) at study entry. Eligible participants who required GVHD therapy were treated within 72 hours of enrollment. All patients in the study received corticosteroids at a dose of prednisone 2 mg/kg per day orally (or methylprednisolone 1.6 mg/kg per day IV). Patients were also given MMF or the placebo at a dose of 1000 mg or 20 mg/kg (for patients Response to treatment was classified as complete, partial, progression, no response, or flare. Complete response (CR) was defined as complete resolution of all signs and symptoms of aGVHD, and a partial response (PR) was defined as improvement of 1 stage in 1 or more organs involved by GVHD without progression in others. Progression was defined as worsening in 1 or more organs, and no response was defined as stable disease or absence of improvement in any organ involved by GVHD within 14 days of therapy initiation. A flare in GVHD was defined as any increase in symptoms or therapy for aGVHD after an initial response (CR or PR). All toxicities were reported regardless of whether they were thought to be related to the study treatment.Adult study participants who were able to communicate in English also completed the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI), a tool used to measure quality of life. Participants completed the inventory at enrolment and at day 56 ± 7 days.The primary end point was acute or chronic GVHD-free survival at day 56 after initiation of therapy.ConclusionsResults for this study concluded that the addition of MMF to corticosteroids as initial therapy for acute GVHD does not improve GVHD-free survival compared with corticosteroids alone. There was also no difference between the treatment arms in regards to quality of life measures (Bolanos-Meade J, Logan B, Alousi A et al., Blood. 2014;124(22):3221-3227).

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• Tracking Therapy-Resistant Alterations in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

  Relapse is currently the major cause of death in children with B-ALL. The goal of this study is to uncover the genetic underpinnings of relapsed B-ALL in the AALL1331 cohort (PMID: 33651090) via whole genome and transcriptome sequencing of matched diagnosis, relapse, and remission specimens. We aim to discover genetic alterations that drive treatment resistance in relapsed tumors. We also aim to investigate the feasibility of detecting residual tumors from remission samples with the ultimate goal to improve risk stratification using NGS-based minimal residual disease (MRD) detection. Here we only report data from patients in remission with the aim of determining MRD. We will submit corresponding data for the diagnosis and relapse components of our cohort in a future version of our study.

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• National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III (NESARC-III): Survey (Phenotype) Data Only

  This study includes survey (phenotype) data only from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions–III (NESARC-III), comprising 36,309 participants and 4,053 phenotypic variables. Individual-level genetic data (N = 22,848 participants), along with corresponding phenotypic variables, are available through a separate dbGaP study (accession: phs001590). NESARC-III is a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of the U.S. general population, sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and conducted in 2012–2013. The target population comprised noninstitutionalized U.S. civilians aged 18 and older, including residents of selected group quarters (e.g., group homes and workers' dormitories). Respondents were selected using multistage probability sampling: primary sampling units (PSUs) consisted of individual counties or groups of contiguous counties; secondary sampling units (SSUs) comprised Census-defined block groups; and tertiary sampling units were households within SSUs, from which eligible adults were randomly selected. Hispanics, Blacks, and Asians were oversampled. The final sample included 36,309 respondents, all of whom provided informed consent. To account for the complex survey design, analyses should incorporate design variables and sampling weights. Users should specify the following in SAS, Stata, or R: Cluster variable: VARUNIT Strata variable: VARSTRAT Weight variable: AUDWEIGHT NESARC-III collected detailed information on alcohol and drug use, substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders, physical health conditions, and related risk factors. The dataset also includes extensive sociodemographic variables (e.g., age, sex, race/ethnicity), adverse childhood experiences (e.g., sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect), family history of substance use and psychiatric disorders, and other environmental risk factors, totaling 4,053 phenotypic variables. Please refer to the supporting documents (e.g., the codebook and questionnaires) for definitions, descriptions of the phenotypic variables, and additional details. The supporting documents can be found in Documents tab in dbGaP or NIAAA website (https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/research/data-archive-resources/niaaa-controlled-datasets/nesarc-iii-study).DSM-5 diagnostic assessments cover the following conditions: Substance Use Disorders: Alcohol use disorder Nicotine use disorder Cannabis use disorder Cocaine use disorder Opioid use disorder Mood Disorders: Major depressive disorder Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) Bipolar I disorder Bipolar II disorderAnxiety Disorders:Panic disorder Agoraphobia Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) Specific phobia Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Trauma-Related Disorder:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Personality Disorders: Schizotypal personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder Eating Disorders: Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge-eating disorder

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• Genetic Studies of Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Hispanic Gastric Cancer

  Approximately 10% of gastric cancer cases show familial clustering and a hereditary cause is likely, however, only 1-3% cases result from known hereditary syndromes – which are predominantly associated with CDH1 and CTNNA1 genes. Hispanics are > 2 times more likely to be diagnosed and to die from gastric cancer compared to non-Hispanic whites. Not only does gastric cancer precision medicine lag behind other cancers – there is an urgent need to understand its etiology. Germline mutations in homologous recombination genes have been implicated as important risk factors for gastric cancer. The purpose of this study is to continue to generate knowledge to improve gastric cancer outcomes and disparities by 1) characterizing prevalence of germline mutations in homologous recombination genes and identify new genes associated with gastric cancer 2) perform molecular characterization of gastric tumors in Hispanic patients. Participants for germline analysis were enrolled from Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay.Whole exome sequence capture was performed for all germline and somatic samples using Agilent SureSelect Human All Exon v7 Kit. All sequencing was performed on an Illumina NovaSeq 6000. Germline Analysis: Whole exome sequencing was performed on 536 Hispanic patients (290 males, 246 female)

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• Feasibility of Circulating 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine Profiling in Osteosarcoma

  Aims: To examine the utility and performance of 5-hydroxymethycytosine (5-hmC) profiling of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) as a biomarker of disease in patients with osteosarcoma. Population: A Discovery cohort consisting of 5 patients with primary, localized osteosarcoma and an independent Validation cohort consisting of 17 patients with osteosarcoma. Serial cfDNA samples were collected for the majority of patients.Molecular Technologies Employed: Nano-hmC-Seal libraries were constructed from 1-10 ng of cfDNA. Briefly, cfDNA 5-hmC marks were subjected to enzymatic modification with UDP-N3-glucose, followed by chemical modification with biotin. Biotin-labeled cfDNA fragments were then pulled down using streptavidin beads, and PCR amplified to construct sequencing libraries. Findings: Using genes with differential 5-hmC deposition between osteosarcoma patients at diagnosis in the Discovery cohort and well children, hierarchal clustering identified two clusters of samples in the Validation cohort that were associated with disease status. Using a semi-quantitative osteosarcoma signature scoring system, the sensitivity and specificity to identify patients with active disease were 65% and 64%, respectively. Lung/soft tissue metastases were not readily identified. Despite limitations, 5-hmC profiling of cfDNA is feasible as a technique and further investigation with larger patient cohorts is warranted.

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• CIDR NICHD Genetic Basis of Recessive Pediatric Brain Diseases - Group 4

  The purpose of this study is to identify new genetic causes of recessive forms of pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including Cerebellar hypoplasia (CBH), Lissencephaly (LIS), Microcephaly (MIC), Corpus callosum hypoplasia (CCH), Pontocerebellar hypoplasia (PCH), Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia (PTCD), and Aicardi syndrome among many others. Using whole exome sequencing (WES) on one or two affected members per family, we are able to identify many pathogenic genes for these families. Using Human SNP Linkage Scans, which takes advantage of the Illumina HumanCore Array, and parametric linkage analysis software (Genehunter, Allegro, and others), we seek to identify pathogenic loci utilizing 60-70 families per year. Through the combination of parametric linkage analysis with exome sequencing and bioinformatics approaches, we will refine our search for superior sensitivity and accuracy when investigating candidate genes and identifying causative mutations for disease.

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• Genetic Markers of Caries Risk in Diverse Underserved Children: CIDR

  The study Predicting Caries Risk In Underserved Children, From Toddlers To The School-age Years In Primary Healthcare Settings, is a renewal of an initial project designed to develop a dental caries risk tool for use in primary medical and dental healthcare settings to identify high dental caries risk children, expanding from the toddler (1-4 years old, referred to as Stage 1 grant) to the school-age years (6-9 years old, referred to as Stage 2 grant); and to determine the relationships between dental caries risk profiles and dental caries disease patterns. 1326 children, 12 +/- 3 months of age, and their primary caregivers, were enrolled in the study. This cohort represents a diverse population, including ethnic and racial minorities and low socio-economic status groups. There are a total of six in-person visits (at child age 1, 2.5, 4, 6.5, 8 and 9.5 years), and at each one the primary caregiver (PCG) completes a dental caries risk questionnaire, and the child receives a detailed dental caries examination. Saliva samples were collected during the age 8 visit (2019-2020) from 1,059 racially and ethnically diverse individuals (543 children and 516 PCGs) for the purposes of human genetic testing, to study the genetics of dental caries experience of children and their primary caregivers.

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• Diabetic Retinopathy Genomics Study (DRGen) - Genetic Biomarkers of Diabetic Retinopathy

  Using a well-defined, clinically supported phenotypic strategy, we seek to better understand the role of common and rare genetic variants in the progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Whole exome/whole genome sequencing (WES/WGS) was used to systematically search the human genome to detect DR susceptibility genes or genes that protect people from developing advanced DR. Clinical data and bio specimens were obtained from clinically defined DR phenotypes such as, (i) No/Mild NPDR (non-proliferative DR) with a subset of extreme phenotype, ii) Diabetic macular edema (DME) alone and iii) Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) alone. In this ongoing comprehensive genomic study, we wish to i) Identify potential common and rare variants that may influence the phenotypic differentiation of DR into DME or PDR, ii) Define genetic variants stratified based on the "extreme phenotype," and iii) Characterize genetic factors that determine the differential response to anti-VEGF drugs in DME patients. Definition of Diabetic Retinopathy and classification of groups Study 1. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Anybody showing evidence of retinal neovascularization on the disc (NVD) or elsewhere (NVE) with or without pre-retinal and vitreous hemorrhage will be considered PDR. We will include only those "active" PDR patients. The total number of consented subjects in this study is 182. Study 2. Isolated Phenotype: Varied response with anti-VEGF treatment is a significant limiting factor for better clinical outcomes. We quantify the response to anti-VEGF treatment based on visual acuity changes and anatomic features of DME assessed by optical coherence tomography (OCT). Depending on the response at one month following three monthly intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, we have observed two phenotypes: 1) Good responders: Participants were considered "good responders" if the anatomical outcome to anti-VEGF treatment resulted in a significant reduction of baseline central retinal thickness (CRT) > 25% after three anti-VEGF injections. 2) Poor Responders: Participants were classified as "poor responders" if the outcome of anti-VEGF treatment resulted in a reduction of CRT < 20% or in any increase in CRT after three monthly injections. The total number of consented subjects in this study is 17.

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• CIDR: Whole Exome Sequencing of Multiple Myeloma

  This goal of this project is to perform systematic analyses of germline genetic alterations in sporadic and familial multiple myeloma (MM) to discover candidate genes from these exome data. In this proposal, we will build on our prior work and pre-existing genomic data to prioritize, identify and validate novel candidate genes conferring susceptibility to MM.

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• Single-Cell Mitochondrial Mutation Lineage Tracing of Non-Dysplastic and Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus

  This study addresses a critical knowledge gap in understanding Barrett's esophagus (BE), a common metaplastic condition and precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma, by identifying lineage connections and cell states underlying its development and malignant transformation. We collected biopsies from 13 Barrett's esophagus patients undergoing routine surveillance endoscopy, sampling metaplastic tissue alongside normal squamous esophagus and gastric cardia tissues when clinically appropriate. Our novel approach integrated single-cell RNA sequencing of nearly 180,000 cells with mitochondrial DNA mutation analysis for lineage tracing, coupled with spatial transcriptomics and comprehensive whole-exome sequencing. For one patient with high-grade dysplasia, we performed detailed whole-exome sequencing analysis at 100x coverage on dissociated Barrett's esophagus cells alongside matched normal esophagus and gastric cardia tissues. This genomic profiling revealed critical genetic drivers of malignant transformation, including a truncating mutation in the mutation cluster region of APC (a negative WNT regulator), mutations in the tumor suppressor genes CDKN2A and TP53, and significant copy number alterations including loss of CDKN2A on chromosome 9. These genetic alterations corresponded with the transcriptional changes observed in our single-cell data, particularly WNT pathway dysregulation and the expansion of LGR5-expressing stem cells, providing molecular evidence for how single clones can initiate the dysplastic transformation. Data deposited in dbGaP consist specifically of the whole-exome sequencing raw files, processed variant calls, and copy number analyses from the single patient with high-grade dysplasia and matched normal esophagus and stomach control tissue. Whole exome sequencing was performed on an Illumina NovaSeq 6000. Sequencing data was preprocessed following the Genome Analysis Toolkit's (GATK) Best Practices. Sequencing data was analyzed with Mutect2 (GATK, v4.2.5.0) to identify short somatic mutations including single-nucleotide polymorphisms and insertions and deletions. The Barrett's esophagus sample was run with the two matched normals, as well as the publicly available germline resource somatic-hg38_af-only-gnomad.hg38.vcf.gz (GATK). Somatic variant calls were filtered using FilterMutectCalls (GATK) and loaded into the Integrative Genomics Viewer (v2.12.3) for identification of high-quality variants in known esophageal adenocarcinoma regulators. Copy number alterations in the Barrett's esophagus sample were estimated using CNVkit (v0.9.9). CNV, Mutect2, and SVC analyses will be made available through dbGAP. Copy number alterations in the Barrett's esophagus sample were estimated using CNVkit (v0.9.9) with the default run settings; a pooled reference was generated from the normal esophagus and stomach samples. Copy number results were plotted directly within CNVkit using the function scatter.

  Study phs003949

• The Contribution of De Novo Coding Mutations to Meningomyelocele

  Meningomyelocele (MM) is considered a genetically complex disease resulting from the failure of the neural tube to close; a neural tube defect (NTD). Patients display neuromotor disability and frequent hydrocephalus requiring ventricular shunting. A few genes have been proposed to contribute to disease susceptibility, but most risk remains unexplained. 851 MM trios were recruited and we found 187 likely gene disrupting or damaging missense de novo mutations (DNMs) that are estimated to contribute to disease risk. These DNMs collectively define networks including actin cytoskeleton and microtubule-based processes, axon guidance, and histone modification. Gene validation demonstrates partial or complete loss of function, impaired signaling and defective neural tube closure in Xenopus embryos. Our results suggest DNMs make key contributions to MM risk, and highlight critical pathways required for neural tube closure in human embryogenesis. Data for 245 WES trios and 1 quad are available through dbGaP.

  Study phs003746

• Integrative Omics Analysis of Human Cartilage in Aging and Osteoarthritis

  This study investigates the tissue- and cell-type-specific genetic regulatory architecture of human knee joint tissues to elucidate the molecular underpinnings of osteoarthritis (OA). Matched cartilage, meniscus, and synovium samples were obtained from unrelated donors, comprising healthy organ donors with macroscopically normal cartilage and patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for severe OA. We performed whole-genome sequencing (WGS), bulk RNA sequencing of cartilage (n=113), meniscus (n=112), and synovium (n=81), and single-nucleus multiome (joint snATAC-seq + snRNA-seq) profiling on a subset of donors. By integrating these datasets, we performed cis-eQTL mapping in bulk and deconvolved cell-type-specific contexts across all three tissues, colocalization analysis with OA GWAS summary statistics (Regulatory Trait Concordance and coloc), rare variant promoter analysis, and chromatin-informed fine-mapping.In this updated version, the study has been expanded to a total of 220 unrelated donors. We added whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for 102 additional donors; small RNA sequencing (Illumina) of cartilage (n=92) and meniscus (n=88) to profile microRNA regulation; and long-read RNA sequencing (Oxford Nanopore PromethION P2) of cultured cartilage, meniscus, and synovium cells with and without interleukin-1β (IL-1β) stimulation (n=31) to capture full-length transcript isoforms of the inflammatory response.The data available through dbGaP include raw WGS sequence (FASTQ/CRAM), bulk RNA-seq sequence (FASTQ) from cartilage, meniscus, and synovium, small RNA-seq sequence (FASTQ), long-read RNA-seq (unaligned BAM), associated metadata, and donor phenotypic information.

  Study phs004730

• The Formation and Propagation of Human Robertsonian Chromosomes

  Robertsonian chromosomes are a type of variant chromosome found commonly in nature. Present in one in 800 humans, these chromosomes can underlie infertility, trisomies, and increased cancer incidence. Recognized cytogenetically for more than a century, their origins have remained mysterious. Recent advances in genomics have allowed us to assemble three human Robertsonian chromosomes completely. We identify a common breakpoint and epigenetic changes in centromeres that provide insight into the formation and propagation of common Robertsonian translocations. Further investigation of the assembled genomes of chimpanzee and bonobo highlights the structural features of the human genome that uniquely enable the specific crossover event that creates these chromosomes. Resolving the structure and epigenetic features of human Robertsonian chromosomes at a molecular level will pave the way to understanding how chromosomal structural variation occurs more generally, and how chromosomes evolve.

  Study phs003920