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ArticlebioRxiv : the preprint server for biology2024

An updated AL-Base reveals ranked enrichment of immunoglobulin light chain variable genes in AL amyloidosis.

Gareth Morgan, Allison N Nau, Sherry Wong, Brian H Spencer, Yun Shen, Axin Hua, Matthew J Bullard, Vaishali Sanchorawala, Tatiana Prokaeva

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Gareth MorganBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1275-2010
Allison N NauBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Sherry WongBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Brian H SpencerBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Yun ShenBoston University Research Computing Services, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Axin HuaBiostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Matthew J BullardBiostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Vaishali SanchorawalaBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Tatiana ProkaevaBoston University Amyloidosis Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E. Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

Funding

Project-005UL1TR001430 · NCATS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI BAIR-MERRITT, MEGAN H, CENTER, DAVID M. · 2015 to 2024
$52.3M
Tissue response to amyloidogenic light chainsP01HL068705 · NHLBI · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI SELDIN, DAVID C · 2002 to 2006
$7.8M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001430NHLBI NIH HHS P01 HL068705
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Abstract

Background: Each monoclonal antibody light chain associated with AL amyloidosis has a unique sequence. Defining how these sequences lead to amyloid deposition could facilitate faster diagnosis and lead to new treatments. Methods: Light chain sequences are collected in the Boston University AL-Base repository. Monoclonal sequences from AL amyloidosis, multiple myeloma and the healthy polyclonal immune repertoire were compared to identify differences in precursor gene use, mutation frequency and physicochemical properties. Results: AL-Base now contains 2,193 monoclonal light chain sequences from plasma cell dyscrasias. Sixteen germline precursor genes were enriched in AL amyloidosis, relative to multiple myeloma and the polyclonal repertoire. Two genes, Conclusions: Rarely-observed light chain variable genes may carry a high risk of AL amyloidosis. New approaches are needed to define sequence-associated risk factors for AL amyloidosis. AL-Base is a foundational resource for such studies.

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amyloidogenicityantibody light chainimmunoglobulin germline precursor genesprotein aggregationprotein misfoldingrare diseasesequence analysissystemic amyloidosis

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PMID39314448
PMCPMC11419035

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