Whole Exome Sequencing
Overview
Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) focuses on sequencing the exons of genes, which are the regions of the genome coding for proteins and occupy 1-2% of the human genome but contain most of the known disease-causing variants. WES allows researchers and clinicians to efficiently analyze the protein-coding regions of the genome at a low cost and less time.
Applications
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Identify genetic causes of rare and undiagnosed diseases in clinical setting.
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Identify mutations in cancer-related genes, particularly in somatic mutations and germline mutations.
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Investigating Mendelian diseases or conditions caused by mutations in a single gene or in a set of genes.
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Identify genetic variants involving in an individual response to certain drugs, which is useful to develop personalized medicine strategies.
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