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- Title
BBGRE: brain and body genetic resource exchange.
- Authors
Joo Wook Ahn; Dixit, Abhishek; Johnston, Caroline; Ogilvie, Caroline M.; Collier, David A.; Curran, Sarah; Dobson, Richard J. B.
- Abstract
Studies of copy number variation (genomic imbalance) are providing insight into both complex and Mendelian genetic disorders. Array comparative genomic hybridization (array CGH), a tool for detecting copy number variants at a resolution previously unattainable in clinical diagnostics, is increasingly used as a first-line test at clinical genetics laboratories. Many copy number variants are of unknown significance; correlation and comparison with other patients will therefore be essential for interpretation. We present a resource for clinicians and researchers to identify specific copy number variants and associated phenotypes in patients from a single catchment area, tested using array CGH at the SE Thames Regional Genetics Centre, London. User-friendly searching is available, with links to external resources, providing a powerful tool for the elucidation of gene function. We hope to promote research by facilitating interactions between researchers and patients. The BBGRE (Brain and Body Genetic Resource Exchange) resource can be accessed at the following website: http://bbgre.org
- Subjects
MEDICAL genetics; GENETIC disorders; COMPARATIVE genomic hybridization; GERMPLASM; GENOTYPE-environment interaction; CHROMOSOMES
- Publication
Database: The Journal of Biological Databases & Curation, 2013, Vol 2013, p1
- ISSN
1758-0463
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/database/bat067