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ArticleScientific reports2020

Whole genome analysis reveals aneuploidies in early pregnancy loss in the horse.

Charlotte A Shilton, Anne Kahler, Brian W Davis, James R Crabtree, James Crowhurst, Andrew J McGladdery, D Claire Wathes, Terje Raudsepp, Amanda M de Mestre

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 39 citations in OpenAlex.

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9 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Charlotte A ShiltonDepartment of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London, UK.
Anne Kahler *Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London, UK.
Brian W Davis *Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
James R CrabtreeEquine Reproductive Services (UK) Ltd., North Yorkshire, UK.
James CrowhurstNewmarket Equine Hospital, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK.
Andrew J McGladderyRossdales Equine Practice, Newmarket, UK.
D Claire WathesDepartment of Production and Population Health, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hatfield, UK.
Terje RaudseppDepartment of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
Amanda M de MestreDepartment of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, London, UK. ademestre@rvc.ac.uk.
Royal Veterinary College · GBTexas A&M University · USUniversity of London · GBNewmarket Equine Hospital · GBRossdales Veterinary Surgeons · GBVirgin Care · GB

Funding

The Thoroughbred Breeders Association TBA/EPL/2018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The first 8 weeks of pregnancy is a critical time, with the majority of pregnancy losses occurring during this period. Abnormal chromosome number (aneuploidy) is a common finding in human miscarriage, yet is rarely reported in domestic animals. Equine early pregnancy loss (EPL) has no diagnosis in over 80% of cases. The aim of this study was to characterise aneuploidies associated with equine EPL. Genomic DNA from clinical cases of spontaneous miscarriage (EPLs; 14-65 days of gestation) and healthy control placentae (various gestational ages) were assessed using a high density genotyping array. Aneuploidy was detected in 12/55 EPLs (21.8%), and 0/15 healthy control placentae. Whole genome sequencing (30X) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) validated results. The majority of these aneuploidies have never been reported in live born equines, supporting their embryonic/fetal lethality. Aneuploidies were detected in both placental and fetal compartments. Rodents are currently used to study how maternal ageing impacts aneuploidy risk, however the differences in reproductive biology is a limitation of this model. We present the first evidence of aneuploidy in naturally occurring equine EPLs at a similar rate to human miscarriage. We therefore suggest the horse as an alternative to rodent models to study mechanisms resulting in aneuploid pregnancies.

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AneuploidyGenomeAbortion, VeterinaryAnimalsFemaleGenome-Wide Association StudyHorse DiseasesHorsesPregnancyWhole Genome Sequencing

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PMID32769994
PMCPMC7415156
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