2022
Comparative Proteome and Cis-Regulatory Element Analysis Reveals Specific Molecular Pathways Conserved in Dog and Human Brains
Hong H, Zhao Z, Huang X, Guo C, Zhao H, Wang GD, Zhang YP, Zhao JP, Shi J, Wu QF, Jiang YH, Wang Y, Li LM, Du Z, Zhang YQ, Xiong Y. Comparative Proteome and Cis-Regulatory Element Analysis Reveals Specific Molecular Pathways Conserved in Dog and Human Brains. Molecular & Cellular Proteomics 2022, 21: 100261. PMID: 35738554, PMCID: PMC9304787, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2022.100261.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Severe multisystem pathology, metabolic acidosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and early death associated with an X-linked AIFM1 variant
Moss T, May M, Flanagan-Steet H, Caylor R, Jiang YH, McDonald M, Friez M, McConkie-Rosell A, Steet R. Severe multisystem pathology, metabolic acidosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and early death associated with an X-linked AIFM1 variant. Molecular Case Studies 2021, 7: a006081. PMID: 34117073, PMCID: PMC8208043, DOI: 10.1101/mcs.a006081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitochondrial flavin adenine dinucleotideCaspase-independent typeRespiratory complex assemblyFunctional studiesApoptosis inducer staurosporineGalactose-containing mediumNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (phosphate) oxidoreductaseApoptotic stimuliSteady-state levelsComplex assemblyGene productsReactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial deficiencyTissue-specific effectsNuclear condensationFlavin adenine dinucleotideReduced abundanceMitochondrial complexesComplex IPyruvate dehydrogenaseMitochondrial dysfunctionPatient cellsExome sequencingOxygen speciesElevated sensitivity
2019
The genome empowerment scale: An assessment of parental empowerment in families with undiagnosed disease
McConkie‐Rosell A, Schoch K, Sullivan J, Cope H, Spillmann R, Palmer C, Pena L, Jiang Y, Daniels N, Walley N, Tan K, Network U, Hooper S, Shashi V. The genome empowerment scale: An assessment of parental empowerment in families with undiagnosed disease. Clinical Genetics 2019, 96: 521-531. PMID: 31448412, PMCID: PMC6983919, DOI: 10.1111/cge.13635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDe Novo Missense Variants in FBXW11 Cause Diverse Developmental Phenotypes Including Brain, Eye, and Digit Anomalies
Holt RJ, Young RM, Crespo B, Ceroni F, Curry CJ, Bellacchio E, Bax DA, Ciolfi A, Simon M, Fagerberg CR, van Binsbergen E, De Luca A, Memo L, Dobyns WB, Mohammed AA, Clokie SJH, Seco C, Jiang YH, Sørensen KP, Andersen H, Sullivan J, Powis Z, Chassevent A, Smith-Hicks C, Petrovski S, Antoniadi T, Shashi V, Gelb BD, Wilson SW, Gerrelli D, Tartaglia M, Chassaing N, Calvas P, Ragge NK. De Novo Missense Variants in FBXW11 Cause Diverse Developmental Phenotypes Including Brain, Eye, and Digit Anomalies. American Journal Of Human Genetics 2019, 105: 640-657. PMID: 31402090, PMCID: PMC6731360, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsF-box (SCF) ubiquitin ligase complexF-box proteinsMultiple developmental processesPectoral fin developmentSubstrate-binding domainUbiquitin ligase complexGli transcription factorsHuman developmental disordersSecond-generation sequencingDe novo missense variantsWhole-genome sequencingSkp1-CullinDevelopmental phenotypesLigase complexFin developmentResidue clustersTranscription factorsProteasomal degradationEye developmentNovo missense variantsDevelopmental processesFBXW11Genome sequencingEmbryonic tissuesUnderdeveloped eyes
2018
Genomic landscapes of Chinese sporadic autism spectrum disorders revealed by whole-genome sequencing
Wu J, Yu P, Jin X, Xu X, Li J, Li Z, Wang M, Wang T, Wu X, Jiang Y, Cai W, Mei J, Min Q, Xu Q, Zhou B, Guo H, Wang P, Zhou W, Hu Z, Li Y, Cai T, Wang Y, Xia K, Jiang YH, Sun ZS. Genomic landscapes of Chinese sporadic autism spectrum disorders revealed by whole-genome sequencing. Journal Of Genetics And Genomics 2018, 45: 527-538. PMID: 30392784, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2018.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3' Untranslated RegionsAdolescentAdultAsian PeopleAutism Spectrum DisorderCell Cycle ProteinsChildChild, PreschoolChinaDNA Copy Number VariationsDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMaleMutationNerve Tissue ProteinsTranscription FactorsWhole Genome SequencingYoung AdultConceptsChromosomal rearrangement eventsDe novo chromosomal translocationsGenomic structural variantsNovo chromosomal translocationWhole genome sequencing datasetsFull genetic spectrumRare deleterious variantsChromosomal structure analysisHigh mutation rateSporadic autism spectrum disordersWhole-genome sequencingChromatin remodelingCentrosomal functionWhole genomeRare inherited mutationsDe novo mutationsRearrangement eventsSequencing datasetsDeleterious variantsGenomic variantsMutation rateStructural variantsGenomic landscapeNovo CNVsRisk genesCharacteristics of undiagnosed diseases network applicants: implications for referring providers
Walley NM, Pena LDM, Hooper SR, Cope H, Jiang YH, McConkie-Rosell A, Sanders C, Schoch K, Spillmann RC, Strong K, McCray AT, Mazur P, Esteves C, LeBlanc K, Undiagnosed Diseases Network, Wise AL, Shashi V. Characteristics of undiagnosed diseases network applicants: implications for referring providers. BMC Health Services Research 2018, 18: 652. PMID: 30134969, PMCID: PMC6106923, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3458-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective findingsSubjective symptomsUndiagnosed diseaseUndiagnosed Diseases NetworkAccepted applicationFurther diagnostic processesPrimary care providersPrimary care physiciansSystematic retrospective reviewSubspecialty consultsPrimary outcomeCare physiciansRetrospective reviewSpecialty consultationReferral lettersSpecialist consultationFunctional disordersCare providersSubjective findingsDemographic dataSymptomsReferral sourceOlder individualsDiagnostic effortsPatients5-Hydroxymethylcytosine alterations in the human postmortem brains of autism spectrum disorder
Cheng Y, Li Z, Manupipatpong S, Lin L, Li X, Xu T, Jiang YH, Shu Q, Wu H, Jin P. 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine alterations in the human postmortem brains of autism spectrum disorder. Human Molecular Genetics 2018, 27: 2955-2964. PMID: 29790956, PMCID: PMC6097011, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddy193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEssential epigenetic markGenome-wide distributionCell-cell communicationEpigenetic marksDisease association analysisPsychiatric genesGenomic DNAAssociation analysisDhMRsPathogenesis of ASDHuman postmortem brainGenesHeterogeneous phenotypesPostmortem cerebellumEarly development stagesCI functionDevelopment stagesUnderlying mechanismPostmortem brainsClear underlying mechanismDNAPhenotypeSignificant fractionGroup of syndromesLarge groupPsychosocial Profiles of Parents of Children with Undiagnosed Diseases: Managing Well or Just Managing?
McConkie‐Rosell A, Hooper SR, Pena LDM, Schoch K, Spillmann RC, Jiang Y, Cope H, Network U, Palmer C, Shashi V. Psychosocial Profiles of Parents of Children with Undiagnosed Diseases: Managing Well or Just Managing? Journal Of Genetic Counseling 2018, 27: 935-946. PMID: 29297108, PMCID: PMC6028305, DOI: 10.1007/s10897-017-0193-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosocial profileHealth care empowermentPsychological needsParents’ psychological needsHigh emotional costParents of childrenAnxiety symptomsEmotional costsUndiagnosed childrenOlder childrenGender differencesParentsUndiagnosed diseaseClinical sitesAnxietyChildrenUndiagnosed Diseases NetworkDegree toleranceHealth care engagementDepressionChronic illnessCare engagementClinical evaluationMedical findingsEmpowerment
2016
Not the End of the Odyssey: Parental Perceptions of Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) in Pediatric Undiagnosed Disorders
Rosell AM, Pena LD, Schoch K, Spillmann R, Sullivan J, Hooper SR, Jiang Y, Mathey‐Andrews N, Goldstein DB, Shashi V. Not the End of the Odyssey: Parental Perceptions of Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) in Pediatric Undiagnosed Disorders. Journal Of Genetic Counseling 2016, 25: 1019-1031. PMID: 26868367, DOI: 10.1007/s10897-016-9933-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-exome sequencingLikely diagnosisParental perceptionsRetrospective semi-structured interviewsMedical careWES findingsExome sequencingParents of childrenNegative genetic testing resultsGenetic testing resultsChild's medical careRare genetic disorderClinical diagnostic categoriesParental expectationsSense of isolationParental motivationDefinite diagnosisPrimary diagnosisRare disorderSemi-structured interviewsEducational professionalsSpecific treatmentUndiagnosed disordersPossible diagnosisRecurrence risk
2015
Practical considerations in the clinical application of whole‐exome sequencing
Shashi V, McConkie‐Rosell A, Schoch K, Kasturi V, Rehder C, Jiang YH, Goldstein DB, McDonald MT. Practical considerations in the clinical application of whole‐exome sequencing. Clinical Genetics 2015, 89: 173-181. PMID: 25678066, DOI: 10.1111/cge.12569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-exome sequencingClinical informationMedical genetics practiceWES resultsUtility of WESMolecular diagnostic rateClinical whole exome sequencingMedical geneticistsAdditional laboratory testsRetrospective studyDefinite diagnosisClinical dataLikely diagnosisPossible diagnosisClinical categoriesDiagnostic rateFurther laboratory testingPatientsUncertain significanceGenetic practiceDiagnosisClinical applicationFamily membersLaboratory resultsLaboratory testingAdult Surgical Experience With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
Williams JA, Hanna JM, Shah AA, Andersen ND, McDonald MT, Jiang YH, Wechsler SB, Zomorodi A, McCann RL, Hughes GC. Adult Surgical Experience With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2015, 99: 1275-1281. PMID: 25678502, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.11.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionCardiac Surgical ProceduresCohort StudiesFemaleHumansLoeys-Dietz SyndromeMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsLoeys-Dietz syndromeAortic pathologySurgical experienceAggressive treatment strategiesSingle referral institutionAortic root replacementVascular surgical interventionTotal aortic replacementLate deathsAcute typeAortic replacementInfectious complicationsAdult patientsLDS patientsRoot replacementImproved survivalSurgical treatmentReferral institutionVascular catastrophesSurgical interventionCerebrovascular pathologySpecific phenotypic featuresClinical criteriaNeurosurgical interventionTreatment strategies
2013
Detection of Clinically Relevant Genetic Variants in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Whole-Genome Sequencing
Jiang YH, Yuen RK, Jin X, Wang M, Chen N, Wu X, Ju J, Mei J, Shi Y, He M, Wang G, Liang J, Wang Z, Cao D, Carter MT, Chrysler C, Drmic IE, Howe JL, Lau L, Marshall CR, Merico D, Nalpathamkalam T, Thiruvahindrapuram B, Thompson A, Uddin M, Walker S, Luo J, Anagnostou E, Zwaigenbaum L, Ring RH, Wang J, Lajonchere C, Wang J, Shih A, Szatmari P, Yang H, Dawson G, Li Y, Scherer SW. Detection of Clinically Relevant Genetic Variants in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Whole-Genome Sequencing. American Journal Of Human Genetics 2013, 93: 249-263. PMID: 23849776, PMCID: PMC3738824, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2013.06.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-genome sequencingASD risk genesGenetic variantsThorough bioinformatics analysisRisk genesDe novoRelevant genetic variantsBioinformatics analysisDeleterious variantsHigh heritabilityGenomic heterogeneityGenesPutative mutationsMutationsNovo mutationsGenetic causeASD probandsSequencingNovoFamilyCHARGE syndromeVariantsUnreported mutationsCAPRIN1