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ArticleNPJ genomic medicine2025

Identification of cryptic breakpoints through single-tube long fragment read whole genome sequencing based on preimplantation genetic testing.

Lu Jiang, Zhuoyao Mai, Jiguang Peng, Tao Du, Weifeng Wang, Xiran Chen, Chen Jiang, Yantao Luo, Hui Chen, Lijie Song and 3 more

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  1. [Application of optical genome mapping technology in the genetic diagnosis of a family with a cryptic complex chromosomal balanced translocations].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026
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13 authors.

Lu Jiang *BGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Zhuoyao Mai *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Jiguang Peng *BGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Tao DuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Weifeng WangBGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Xiran ChenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Chen JiangBGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Yantao LuoBGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Hui ChenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Lijie SongBGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Nengyong OuyangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China. ouyny@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Chao ChenBGI Genomics, Shenzhen, 518083, China. chenchao4@bgi.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6441-7276
Ping YuanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China. kekeyp1983@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 2023A1515010515National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 81801431
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study utilized single-tube long fragment read whole genome sequencing (stLFR WGS) to identify cryptic chromosomally balanced translocations in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), aiming to improve outcomes for couples experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). G-banded karyotyping initially revealed normal results for Family 1 and a reciprocal translocation for Family 2. However, PGT's low-coverage WGS uncovered recurrent copy number variations (CNVs) that contradicted the initial findings. Further analysis using stLFR WGS and Sanger sequencing precisely located the breakpoints, revealing a balanced translocation between chromosomes 7 and 13 in Family 1's male and a complex translocation involving chromosomes 9, 10, and 11 in Family 2's female. By selecting non-carrier embryos for transfer, the study resulted in successful births of healthy infants. These findings highlight the critical role of PGT in detecting concealed chromosomal rearrangements and demonstrate stLFR WGS as an effective diagnostic tool for breakpoint identification, significantly impacting reproductive decisions for couples with cryptic balanced translocations and RPL.

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