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What is Genet ic Tes t ing?
And what is i ts value?
Sherri J . Bale, Ph.D., FACMG
President and Clinical Directo rGeneDx
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Definition of Genetic Testing:
The analysis of human DNA in any of its
forms or related products (chromosomes,
RNA, proteins)
To detect disease-related genotypes,mutations, phenotypes, or karyotypes for
clinicalpurposes
Uses of Genetic Testing:
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More definitions
Genotype vs. Phenotype
The genetic make-up, as distinguished from
the physical appearance
Mutation
A genetic change, usually one that is
associated with a disease
Karyotype
A visual presentation of chromosomes
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Two Main Types of Genetic Tests
Constitutional
Tests for mutations that affect ALL CELLS in
the body, and have been there since
conception
Acquired
Tests for changes that affect only certain cells
or cell types in the body, and that occurredlater in life
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Genetic Tests for ConstitutionalMutations
Molecular Tests
Cytogenetic Tests
Biochemical Tests
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Molecular Test: Example
Analysis of DNA sequence
in patient with a rare
inherited disease
Muscular Dystrophy Gene: DMD
Clinical Picture
1 in 3500 male births
progressive muscle weaknessstarting in early childhood
wheelchair by age 12
death in 20s
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Molecular Test: Muscular Dystrophy
Obtain blood sample from child
Read the DNA sequence of the DMD gene
Identify the mutation that caused thedisease
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How is this information useful?
Can test MomIs she an unaffectedcarrier of the mutation? Is she at risk tohave more children with this disease?
Can test siblings of affected child Can offer prenatal diagnosis in Moms next
pregnancy OR
Can offer pre-implantation geneticdiagnosis
Can provide information about prognosis
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Cytogenetic Test: Example
Karyotypeto examine the chromosomal
complement of an individual including
number, form, and size of the
chromosomes.
Frequently used for children who present
with multiple anomalies, developmental
delay, autism
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Cytogenetic Test: Child with MCA
and autism
Obtain a
blood sample
from baby
Look at
chromosomes
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New type of Cytogenetic Test
Cross between a molecular and Cytogenetic test
arrayCGH- tests for presence/absence of genes at
1000s of positions on each chromosome. Much more
sensitive than a karyotype
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How is this information useful?
Can determine exactly which genes areinvolved
Can test parents and siblings of affected
child to see if they carry the abnormality Can offer prenatal diagnosis in next
pregnancy OR
Can offer pre-implantation geneticdiagnosis
Can provide information about prognosis
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Biochemical Test
Analyzes the quantity of a downstream
product of a gene (e.g. not looking directly
at the gene, or the chromosome).
Example: Newborn Screening
Mandated in all 50 states
Twenty primary targets that all states do
Over 4 million newborns tested each year
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Biochemical Test: PKU
Phenylketonuria
Inherited metabolic disorder
If untreated, leads to mental retardation, seizures
Affects 1 in 20,000 newborns
Missing enzyme:
Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
Measure amount of
Phenylalanine in babysblood
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How is this information useful?
Can diagnose the baby in time totreatand avoid all clinicalconsequences of the disease
Treatment: Restrict phenylalanine inthe diet
Can test siblings of affected childto see if they are carriers for thedisease (1 in 70 in the generalpopulation are carriers)
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Genetic Tests forAcquiredMutations
Molecular Tests
Cytogenetic Tests
Tests for changes that affect only certain cells
or cell types in the body, and that occurred later in life
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Molecular Test for Acquired Disease
KRAS gene test on tumor tissue from
patients with colorectal cancer
Obtain tumor from patient
Extract DNA; treat with enzyme that allows
visualization of the mutation
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How is this information useful?
Patients whos colon tumors do not have a
KRAS mutation are much more likely to
respond to Cetuximab therapy
Identifies patients most likely to benefit
from specific therapies
Allows choice of alternative therapies (and
saves time and money) for patients
unlikely to respond
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Cytogenetic Test for Acquired
Disease: Example
Her-2/neu gene amplification in Breast
Cancer
Occurs early in oncogenesis
Seen in up to 1/3 of breast cancers
Associated with poor prognosis
Responds to Herceptin (trastuzumab)
treatment
Does not respond to Tamoxifen treatment
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How is this information useful?
Assists in selection of patients for
chemotherapy, and which therapy to use
Predicts response to adjuvant therapy
Increases survival
Allows choice of alternative therapies (and
saves time and money) for patientsunlikely to respond
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Genetic Testing in the News Today
Recreational Genetics 23andMe, KnowMe, Navigenics
Nutrigenomics
Sciona, Genelex, Market America, Suracell
Ancestry Testing
African Ancestry,GeneTree,DNAPrint
Skin and Hair Care
HairDx, Dermagenetics
Canine Breed Analysis
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Summary
Constitutional genetic tests impact patients withinherited disorders and their families, byproviding information about diagnosis,prognosis, treatment, and informing reproductivedecisions
Genetic tests for acquired diseases impactpatients with diseases like cancer, provideinformation about diagnosis and prognosis, andinform treatment decisions
Genetics and genetic testing impacts manyphases of our lives, and will do so even more inthe future