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----------------------- Page 1----------------------Genetics & Its Impact in Medicine & Dentistry

Prof .Dr. Masood Anwar Qureshi, Ph.D Chairman, Department of Physiology, DIMC, Director, IBMS, DUHS October 2013 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 2----------------------Text & Reference Books Text: Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications; Ricki Lewis, th McGraw-Hill, 7 Ed., 2007 Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics; Peter Turnpenny's and Sian th Ellard, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 12 Ed., 2005 Medical Genetics; Jorde LB, Carey JC, Bamshad MJ, White RL, Mosby, 2006 Medial Genetics. John Bradley, David Johnson, Barbara Pober. 3rd ed., Blackwell Publ., 2006

rd Human Genetics. Gangane, SD, Elsevier, 3 ed., 2008 Reference Books: Genetics: Analysis of genes and genomes. Daniel L Hartl, Elizabeth th W Jones, 5 Ed., ones &Bartlett Publ., 2001 Genetic Analysis of Complex Diseases. Ed. Jonathan L Haines, Margaret A Pericak-Vance, 2nd Ed., Wiley-Liss, 2006 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 3----------------------Importance of genetics in curricula An increasingly important role in medicine Its teaching be increased proportionally future physicians/dentists should have knowledge of applications of new genetic technology to understand the associated ethical, legal and social issues Schools of Medicine and Dentistry should incorporate genetic education into their curriculum in a fully integrated fashion This model may serve as a template for other medical curriculum still in development Reference:

Robinson & Fong (2008) Genetics in medical school curriculum: A look at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. J Zhejiang Univ. Sci. B. 2008 Jan; 9(1):10-5 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 4----------------------Inter-relationship various factors at birth: involvement of genetics 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 5----------------------Super Boy A new born with prominent muscular development had within 5 yrs twice normal size of muscle (1/2 of normal amount of body fat) family history of strongly built relatives; body composition suggested to be: due to parental genes Absence of myostatin protein

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----------------------- Page 6----------------------Myostatin required to stop stem cells from making a muscle too large due to a mutation - turns off its function, muscles bulges; individual healthy but may develop problems of heart Which too has mysostatin In other species: `Double muscling' cattle, naturally occur; high weights early in life Chicken breeders for `meatier birds' researchers created ` mighty mice' to study muscle over- growth 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013

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Myostatin: Clinical Applications Blocking myostatin function helps to understand: muscle dystrophy & wasting (AIDS & cancer) potential for bodybuilding abuse ethical questions like performance enhancement myostatin gene variants predict athletic power under proper training to improve quality of life in general but also for abuse Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 8----------------------Genetics & Genomics Genetics- inherited traits & their variations Geneology- relationships but not traits Genes; DNA - units of inheritance, specify particular proteins these control characteristics creates much of individuality from hair to eye color from body parts shapes to our talents, personality traits & health Not all DNA encodes protein Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 9---------------------- Traits- characters by genes; mostly by environments Genome: complete set of genetic information & instruction for characteristics of an organism, including protein- encoding genes & DNA sequence

Availability of rapid & relatively inexpensive automated sequencing methods made entire genomes base sequenced 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 10---------------------- Genomics: new subdiscipline emerged study of structure & function of whole genome focus on more common illnesses influenced by many genes interacting with each

other & environment

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----------------------- Page 11----------------------Understanding of Medical Genetics Includes: Thalassaemia models for mol. genetics Autosomal recessive disorders Autosomal dominant disorders X-linked disorders Multifactorial disorders Non-traditional inheritance contiguous gene syndromes Chromosomal disorders Resources & significance DNA Bank 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 12----------------------Medical genetics Previously refers to rare conditions (attended by specialists), now forms basis of understanding of most of major diseases Includes pediatrics & common adult disease e.g CVD, DM, many cancers & many psychiatric disorders Genes influence all components of human body genetic disease relevant to all medical practitioners Its understanding now essential for todays' health care practitioners 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 13----------------------Medical genetics involves any application of genetics to medical practice. includes: Studies of inheritance of diseases in families Mapping of disease genes to specific locations on chromosomes

Analysis of mol mechanisms for genes cause disease Diagnosis & treatment of genetic diseases Gene therapy insertion of normal genes into patients to correct genetic disease genetic counseling which involves communication of information regarding risks, prognoses, & treatments to patients & their families 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 14----------------------Medical genetics imp for health care practitioner Genetic diseases Majority of diseases both of pediatric & adult populations Modern medicine focuses on importance of prevention of disease process leads to more effective treatment among highest goals of medicine Provide basis for understanding of fundamental biological makeup of organisms leads to a better understanding of disease process Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 15----------------------Genetic testing Gene expression refers to cells use of information in DNA sequence to synthesize a particular protein DNA from cheek lining cells reveal specific gene variants present in all body cells Gradually becoming standard part of health care to identify Risk factors/ suspicion for diseases/ cystic fibrosis & T2DM & CVD, cancer applying `expression panel' which determines which genes are turned on or off in affected cell samples from tumor or from blood Very useful in diagnosing & treating cancer may prevent, delay, control or treat symptoms likely to develop to gain information about future pregnancies Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 16----------------------Steps required i. ii. iii. iv. Record complete family history Provide cell samples (from inside cheeks) Isolate sample DNA & applied to personalized microarrays Calculate & results communicated Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 17----------------------Microarrays DNA chips postage stamp-sized pieces of glass or nylon with particular sequences of DNA attached genes aligned in fixed positions- device called microarrays shows at a glance which genes a person has typical microarray bears hundreds or thousands of DNA pieces Fig shows probabilities of developing certain conditions & refining medical diagnosis Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 18---------------------- Identify cancer cells very early Can monitor progression of disease & progress of treatment Response of tumor cells & individual's immune system to particular drugs Selection of drugs to produce intolerable side effects 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 19---------------------- Tests kept confidential Laws must prevent employers & insurers from discriminating based on genetic information New strategies needed for insurance procedures on symptoms present before or at the time of request for coverage Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 20----------------------Effects of Genes on Health Role of genes established in many types of conditions Types of Disorder or Example Associations Single gene (Mendelian) Chromosomal disorder Complex (multifactorial) Cancer (Somatic mutation) Single nucleotide Polymorphism (SNPs) population Cystic fibrosis Down syndrome Diabetes Mellitus Breast cancer Associated with various conditions in different

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----------------------- Page 21----------------------SUMMARY: Genetic Testing Genes gives instructions to manufacture proteins determine inherited traits Genome complete set of genetic information; a cell contains 2 genomes of DNA Genomics study of genes & their interaction Selection of specific gene tests based on family & health history to detect or estimate risk of developing certain conditions DNA microarrays detect many genes at once Expression arrays indicate which proteins a cell makes Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 22---------------------- Watson & Crick (1950's) specification of physical structure of DNA formed basis of molecular genetics Correct specification of chromosome # Since 1920; 48 In 1956; 46 determined Lead to cytogenetics discovery of Down syndrome (1959) due to extra copy of 21 chromosome

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----------------------- Page 23---------------------- Significant achievements since 1960 due to technological advancement mainly in molecular genetics; Human Genome Project 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013

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----------------------- Page 24----------------------Types of genetic diseases 20,000-25,000 genes; alteration in these or in combination of them can produce genetic disorders; classified: Chromosome disorders Entire chromosome (or large segments) missing or altered Down syndrome, Turner syndrome Disorders with single gene altered - mendelian conditions or single gene disorders cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, hemophilia Multifactorial disorders Results from combination of multiple genes & environments many birth defects cleft lip &/palate, many adult disorders heart dis ease, diabetes Mitochondrial disorders relative small number of disease caused by alterations in small cytoplasmic mitochondrial chromosome 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 25---------------------- Single gene disorders classified according to type of inheritance autosomal dominant autosomal recessive sex-linked OMIM lists 15000 autosomal 893 sex-linked 56 Y-linked & 64 mitochondrial gnome most traits are genetic diseases

Disease causing mutations identified only in 1700 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry

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----------------------- Page 26---------------------- Multiple genetic disease considered on a continuum At one end cystic fibrosis & Duchenne muscular dystrophy strongly determined by genes At other end measles strongly Strongly determined by environment Lie in the middle Prevalent birth defects, DM, hypertension, heart diseases & cancer products of varying degrees of both genetic & environmental influences Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 27---------------------- Homo sapiens; 50,000-200,000 yrs ago Lack of knowledge conception, reproduction, inheritance Aristotle & Hippocrates human characteristics determined by semen (produced by whole body) menstrual blood (culture medium) uterus (incubator)

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----------------------- Page 28---------------------- th 17 century (Leeuwenhoek & de Graaf) sperm & ova recognized indicating transmission to offspring by female too th th 18 & 19 century Pierre de Maupertius Studied hereditary trait- (polydactyly, albinism) pedigree studies showed their inheritance in different ways

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Adams (1756-1818) different mechanism of inheritance George Mendel (1822-1884) presented breeding experiments on garden pea remained unnoticed till 1900 work considered as discovery of genes & their inheritance

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----------------------- Page 31----------------------Mendel's breeding experiments Contrasting characters in garden pea Each experiment had varieties differed only in one characteristic When plants with tallness bred to short ones offspring in first filial (F1) generation - tall Plants of F1 interbred both tall & short plants (ratio 3:1) Fig.

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----------------------- Page 32---------------------- Characters appearing in F1 dominant Those reappearing in F2 recessive Mendel interpretations of his results entirely correct (even by law of statistics) Proposed each character controlled by a pair of factors one inherited from each parent

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----------------------- Page 33---------------------- Pure-bred plants with 2 identical genes used in initial cross now called homozygous

Hybrid F1 plants: each has one gene for tallness & other for shortness heterozygous Genes responsible for these contrasting characteristics allelomorphs or alleles

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----------------------- Page 34---------------------- An alternative method for determining genotypes in offspring involves construction of what is now known as Punnett's square (for studying segregation of genes in large populations) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013

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----------------------- Page 35----------------------Laws of Uniformity Mendel's experiments lead to 3 main principles laws of uniformity segregation independent assortment When two homozygous with different alleles are crossed all off spring in F1 generation are identical & heterozygous (characteristics do not blend, as had been achieved previously, & can reappear in later generations 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 36----------------------Law of Segregation Each individual possesses two genes for a particular characteristic only one can be transmitted at any one time Rare exception to this rule can occur when two allelic genes fail to separate because chromosome non-disjunction occurred at first meiotic division

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----------------------- Page 37----------------------Law of Independent Assortment Members of different gene pairs segregate to offspring independently of one another In reality this is not always true genes close together on same chromosome tend to be inherited together - `linked' Law of Mendelian inheritance breached by many other ways, but overall remain foundational to our understanding of science

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----------------------- Page 38----------------------Summary: Mendel's Experiments Character manifest in a hybrid (heterozygote)dominant Recessive character expressed only in an individual with 2 copies of gene - homozygous Mendel proposed each individual has two genes for each characteristic one is inherited from each parent one is transmitted to each child genes at different loci act & segregate independently Chromosome separation at cell division facilitates gene segregation Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 40----------------------II. Levels of Genetics: From Genes to Genomes

Transmission of information from mol. level to populations to evolution of species DNA Genes Chromosomes Genome individuals families populations A gene can exist in more than one form, or allelle Comparing genomes among species reveals Evolutionary relatedness 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 41----------------------2. Gene 1. DNA 3. Chromosome (cell)

4. Human Genome (Karyotype;32 chromsome)

5. Individual (born child)

6. Family

(Mother--I------Father) Population I I Son

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hi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 42----------------------Only 1.5 % of DNA in human genome encodes protein; the rest includes many highly repeated sequences of unknown function sequences that turn protein-encoding genes on or off other sequences whose roles yet to be discovered Recent discovery RNA actually controls which proteins a cell manufacturesprocess called RNA interference Likewise, not all functions of RNA are known Forms basis of definition of gene following genomic information As a sequence of DNA with a known function 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 43----------------------Genes Individual genes vary by small changes in DNA base sequences same protein N-encoding gene may very slightly from person to person Variants of genes called allelle Changes in sequence arise by process called mutations mutated gene passed on to dividing cell change in sperm/egg cell becoming a fertilized egg, passed on to next generation 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 44----------------------Can be helpful, harmful causing disease or mostly have no effect at all provide variationfreckled skin useful like having HIV resistant (unable to produce protein that binds HIV; such people resistant to HIV infection; many with no visible effects changed encoded protein does not affect its function 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 45---------------------- Parts of DNA can vary among individuals, yet no change in person's appearance or health; such a variant in a sequence that is present in at-least 1% of a population - polymorphism- many forms More than 3 million Single Nucleotide Polymorphism SNPs, snips Single base site differing among individuals Microarrays can include both disease-causing mutations SNP's that just mark places where people differ 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 46----------------------Identification of combinations of SNP's found exclusively among people with a particular disorder and use their patterns to estimate disease risks Association studies (technique) examines DNA variants in population & detects particularly combinations of SNPs as above 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 47----------------------Chromosome

Chromosomal basis of inheritance Chromosomes (chroma; color; soma; body) suggested (Walter Sutton & Theodor Boveri,1903) independently to carry hereditary factors or genes Supported realization of their behavior at cell division provide an explanation for genes segregates Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 48----------------------Karyotype

Detect abnormalities- shown by charts can `run in families' & sometimes said to be segregating order chromosomes pairs from largest to smallest stained with dyes or fluorescent chemicals to create different patterns to highlight abnormalities 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 49----------------------Cells, tissues & organs: Trillion of cells in human body All cells except RBC contain complete genetic instruction but cells differ in appearance & function because they use only some of their genes, a process called differentiation

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----------------------- Page 50----------------------Muscle cell: produces abundant contractile proteins fibers but not scaly keratins (fill skin cells or collagen & elastin proteincharacteristics of CT cells all three cell types have complete genomes Specialized cells aggregate & interact forming tissues which in turn forms organs & organ systems 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 51----------------------Stem Cells Parts of organs made up of rare unspecialized stem cells that can divide to yield another stem cell & a cell

that differentiates Help organs to maintain a reserve supply of cells - growth & repair But are controlled; lifting of this control in super boy lead to overgrowth of his muscles 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 52----------------------these have ability to differentiate further Cell differentiation lead to establishment regenerative medicine replace degenerative cells causing conditions: Parkinson disease Huntington disease Repositories for bone marrow cells & brain cells being established 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 53----------------------Individual Alleles present ; genotypes; refers to underlying instructions); or expressed (Phenotype: visible trait, biochemical changes or effect on health) Alleles further distinguished by how many copies it takes to affect phenotype? 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013

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----------------------- Page 54----------------------Dominant allele: produces an effect when present in just one copy ( on one chromosome) Recessive allele: must be present on both chromosomes to be expressed alleles on Y chromosomes exception: recessive alleles on X chromosome in males expressed as no second chromosome to block expression 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th

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----------------------- Page 55----------------------Family Individuals genetically connected to families A person has half his or her genes in common with each parent each sibling and with each grand parent Firs cousin share 1/8 th of their genes

Study of traits in families transmission genetics or Transmission/ Mendelian genetics George Mendel- poineered study of single genes using pea plants 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 56----------------------Molecular genetics studying nucleic acids & proteins; begins with transmission genetics when an interesting trait or illness in family is recognized Charts called pedigrees represent members of a family & indicate which individuals have particular traits Fig. of levels: shows a pedigree but an unusual one a family with identical triplets , 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 57----------------------Population Biologically a group of interbreeding individuals; Genetically it is a large collection of alleles distinguished by frequency of particular alleles Swedish people with greater frequency of allele for light hair & skin than people from Ethiopia with dark hair & skin

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----------------------- Page 58----------------------People looking different suffering from different health problems reflect frequencies of distinctive set of alleles All alleles in a population constitute gene pool An individual does not have a gene pool Population genetics very important in application like health care & forensics Also the very basis of evolution Which is defined as changing allele frequencies in populations. These small scale genetic changes foster more obvious species distinctions we most often associate with evolution 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 59----------------------Evolution More similar sequences are, more recently two species diverged from a shared ancestors (Fig.) Cytochrome c: most ancient protein helps to extract energy from nutrients in mitochondrial respiration 20 of 104 amino acids occupy identical positions in cytochrome c of all eukaryotes more closely related two species are, the most alike their cytochrome a.a. sequence is (Table) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 60----------------------Cytochrome c Evolution Organism Chimpanzee Rhesus monkey Rabbit Cow Pigeon Bullfrog Fruit fly Wheat germ Yeast Number of amino acid differences from Humans 0 1 90 10 12 20 24 37 42

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----------------------- Page 61---------------------- For example, human cytochrome differs from horse cytochrome c by from kangaroo cytochrome c human protein identical to c, 12 a.a. by 8 a.a. that of chimpanzee

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----------------------- Page 62---------------------- Human share more than 98% of DNA sequence with chimpanzee difference largely in organization of genes & number of copies than in overall sequence Learning functions of human specific genes may explain differences between us & them e.g. lack of our hair & use of spoken language; Genome comparisons can clarify our kinship with other species Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 64----------------------Race Polymorphic studies of variety of ethnic groups indicate arisen of modern human from Africa gene pool of all groups are subsets of modern African gene pool Is social concept & not biological agreed by both biologists & geneticists race (defined by skin color In fact, defined by fewer than 0.01 % of our genes Two members of different races may have more genes in common than of same race Very few, if any, gene variants are unique to any one

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----------------------- Page 65----------------------SUMMARY Levels of Genetics: Genes encode proteins and the RNA molecules that carry out protein synthesis. RNB carries the gene sequence information so that it can be utilized while the DNA is transmitted when the cell divides. Much of the genome does not encode protein Variants of a gene- allele arsis by mutation- they might differ slightly from one another but encode same protein. A polymorphism is a site or sequence of DNA that varies in one person or more of a population. The phenotype is the gene's expression. An annele combination constitutes the genotype. Alleles may be dominant (exerting effect in a single copy) or recessive 9requirung two copies for expression) Chromosomes consists of DNA and protein. 22 types autosomes do not include genes that specify sex. X & Y sex chromosomes bear genes that determine sex 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 66---------------------- Human genome contains about 3 billion DNA bases Cells differentiate by expressing subsets of genes Stem cells divide to yield other stem cells & cells that differentiate Pedigrees: diagrams use to study traits in families Genetic populations defined by their collection of alleles - termed gene pool Genome comparisons among species reveal evolutionary relationships Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 67----------------------The Origins of Medical Genetics Curiosity aroused by familial conditions e.g polydactyly & albinism Color blindness & hemophilia now referred to as sexor -X-linked

inheritance, former still as daltonism (John Dalton), were speculated for mechanisms causing these disorders During 1900 Mendel's work resurfaced (DeVries, Correns, Von Tschermak) marked real beginning of medical genetics - related to study to inherited diseases Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 68----------------------Single Gene Disorders Albinism & cytinuria identified as recessive inheritance, in addition to alkaptonuria By 1966 almost 1500 single-gene disorders /traits identified th McKusick published a catalog; 12 edition listed 8500 entries (accessible on OMIM; Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) By 2003, 11031 established gene loci & 8784 gene map loci established Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 69----------------------Chromosomal abnormalities 1959: identified chromosomal numerical disorder (additional 21chromosome- trisomy - Down syndrome) Banding techniques (1970) enabled identification of individual chromosomes Gain/loss of its very small segment adverse effect on human development 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 70---------------------- Several rare conditions featuring learning difficulties and abnormal physical features are due to loss of such a tiny amount of chromosome material that no abnormality can be detected using even the most high powered LM-

conditions as micro-deletions syndromes and are diagnosed using a technique FISH (fluorescent in-situ hybridization) which combines conventional chromosome analysis (cytogenetics) with much newer DNA diagnostic technology - molecular genetics) Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 71----------------------Multifactorial disorders Frances Galton: human characteristics stature, physique, intelligence; research based on identical twins- differences in these parameters must be largely result of environmental influences; Introducing concept of regression coefficient, as a means of estimating the degree of resemblance between various relatives The concept used to explain such parameters like height and color could be determined by interaction of many genes, each exerting a small additive effect; in contrast to single-gene characteristics in which action of one gene is exerted independently, in a non-additive fashion Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 72---------------------- This model of quantitative inheritance adapted to explain pattern of inheritance for many common diseases like Congenital malformations cleft lip and palate, late-onset conditions e.g hypertension, DM, Alzheimer disease Genes at several loci interact to generate a susceptibility to the effect of adverse environmental trigger factors 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 73---------------------- Confirmed- many genes involved in most of these onset disorders

although progress in identifying specific susceptibility loci has been very slow In some conditions like DM Type1 different genes can exert major or minor effects in determining susceptibility Overall mutlifactorial/polygenic now known to make a very major contribution to chronic illness in adult Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 74----------------------Acquired Somatic Genetic Diseases Not all genetic errors are present from conception; billions cell divisions occur during life time; during mitosis, single gene mutations can occur, due to DNA copy errors and numerical chromosome abnormalities to arise as a result of errors in chromosome separation Accumulation of somatic mutations and chromosome abnormalities are now known to play a major role in causing cancer Probably explain rising incidence with age of many other serious illnesses & aging process Necessary to realize that not all diseases with genetic basis is hereditary Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 75----------------------Definitions Incidence Rate at which new cases occur Prevalence Proportion of a population affected at anyone time Frequency Lack scientific specificity but synonymous with incidence when calculating gene frequencies Congenital Condition present at birth; not all disorders are congenital in terms of age of onset (Huntington disease), nor are all congenital abnormalities genetic in origin (e.g fetal disruptions) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 76----------------------III. Genes Usually Do Not Function Alone Inherited traits determined by one gene (Mendelian) or specified by one or more genes & environment (multifactorial) Even expression of single gene effected to some extent, by actions of other genes Idea of modification of genes by environment counters genetic determinism idea that an inherited trait can not be modified Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 77---------------------- List & description of all known single-gene traits & disorders /Mendelian inheritance in humans (following laws of transmission All Gene sequencing revealed redundant entries in this list of disorders whose actual number may be 1100 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 78---------------------- Genetics extremely complicated than a one-gene-one disease paradigm Most genes do not function alone but influenced by action of other genes & sometimes environmental factors around with several determinants - called multifactorial 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 79---------------------- Some illness occur in different forms; Inherited or not; Mendelian or multifactorial Usually inherited forms rarer Alzheimer disease breast cancer & Parkinson disease Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 80---------------------- Drugs to lower cholesterol level developed from work on 1 million children with familial hyper-cholesterolemia (OMIM 144010)

Knowledge about nature of a trait or illness (Mendelian or multifactorial) imp for predicting risk of recurrence Probability of a Mendelian trait occur in another family member simple to calculate using laws of Mendel 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 81---------------------- In contracts, predicting recurrence of a mulifactorial trait difficult because of several contributing factors One form of inherited breast cancer illustrates that gene rarely acting alone, can complicate calculation of risk Mutations in a gene called BRCA1 cause fewer than 5% of all cases of breast cancer (OMIM 113705) but studies of diseases in different populations have confusing results Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 82---------------------- In jewish families of Eastern European descendents (Ashkenazim) with many members affected at young age inheriting most common BRCA 1 mutation confers on 86% chance of developing disease over a lifetime but women from other ethnic groups who inherit allele may have only 45% chance Perhaps different alleles of other genes interact with BRCA1 in different populations

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----------------------- Page 83---------------------- Prediction recurrence risk of a trait or illness can be done if its transmission via mendelian/ multifactorial nature is studied (as fro BRACA 1 for breast cancer) Environmental factors may also affect gene's expression exposure to pesticides mimicking estrogen effect may

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----------------------- Page 84---------------------- BRCA1 cancer prevalent in Long island, NY- population includes both many Ashkenazim & many people exposed to pesticides Predictions of inherited diseases considered in terms of `modified genetic risks' which takes into account single genes as well as environmental & family background information A modified genetic risk necessary to predict BRCA1breast cancer occurrence in a family Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 85----------------------Inherited trait considered unchangeable (an individual trait inevitable) called genetic determinism Harmful socially one ethnic group labeled genetically less intelligent than other one Lowered expectations & fewer educational opportunities for those perceived as biologically inferior Environment has a huge impact on intellectual development (Questions of bioethics?) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 86----------------------Mendelian & Multifactorial Genetic Disorders Mendelian disorders Multifactorial Disorders Achodroplasia Breast cancer Cystic fibrosis Bipolar effective disorders Duchenne muscular dystrophy Cleft palate Hemochromatosis Dyslexia Hemophilia Diabetes mellitus Huntington disease Hypertension Neurofibromatosis Migraine Osteogenesis imperfecta Neural tube defect Sickle cell disease Schizophrenia Tay sachs disease Seizure disorders 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry

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----------------------- Page 87----------------------Current View Genes at several loci interact to generate a susceptibility to effects of adverse environmental trigger factors Many genes involved in most of these adult onset disorders In some conditions like T1DM different genes can exert major or minor effects in determining susceptibility Overall multifactorial / polygenic conditions known to make a major contribution to chronic illness in adult life 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 88----------------------SUMMARY: Most genes do not function alone Single gene determine Mendelian traits Multifactorial traits reflect influence of one or more genes & environment. Recurrence of a Mendelian trait is predicted based on Mendel's laws; predicting recurrence of a multifactorial trait is more difficult Genetic determinism idea that expression of an inherited trait can not be changed Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 89----------------------The Impact of Genetic Disease 20th century saw improvement in all areas of medicine public health therapeutics resulting in changing patterns of disease, with increasing recognition of role of genetic factors in causing illness at all ages

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----------------------- Page 90----------------------Major New Developments Widely acknowledged & exciting influential area of medical research around genetics & its role in human diseases Since 62 following Watson & Crick's discovery of DNA structure, Nobel prize for medicine and/or physiology won 18 times by scientists working in human & molecular genetics or related fields. 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 91---------------------- Thriving molecular technology industry with applications as: Development of genetically modified diseaseresistant crops The use of genetically engineered animals to produce therapeutic drugs, Possible introduction of DNA-based vaccines for conditions such as malaria 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 92----------------------The Human Project Molecular genetics - at forefront of medical research Funded in 1988, project run 1990-2005, $ 3 billion to sequence entire human genome (ethical & social implications as well); 3000 base pairs sequence completed by 2000 & complete sequence announced in 2003 prospect of gene therapy represents major initiatives that will revolutionize management & treatment of genetic diseases Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 93---------------------- Mol. genetics - at forefront of medical research Human genome project

funded in 1988 entire human genome sequenced by 2003 More than $ 3 billion (ethical & social implications as well) prospect of gene therapy Represents major initiatives that will revolutionize management & treatment of genetic diseases 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 94---------------------- Originally thought of 100,000 coding genes (blue print for human life), current estimates at around 30,000 Many genes perform multiple functions make disease classification more complicated Better diagnose & counseling for families with a genetic disease

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----------------------- Page 95---------------------- Understanding of gene expression will lead to development of new strategies for prevention & treatment of both single gene & polygenic disorders Rapid RNA sequences technologies currently under development will extend range & ease of genetic testing (important ethical & social implications) Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 96----------------------Gene Therapy Most genetic disease resistant to conventional treatment; possibility of successfully modify genetic code; Limited to rare immunological disorders Conditions like cystic fibrosis face problems: Targeting correct cell populations Overcoming body's natural defense barriers Identifying suitable non-immunogenic vectors

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----------------------- Page 97----------------------Availability of mouse models for genetic disorders e.g cystic fibrosis & Duchenne muscular dystrophy greatly enhance research opportunities Universal optimism: good prospects for successful gene therapy in short-to-medium term

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----------------------- Page 98----------------------V. Applications of Genetics In diverse areas: Establishing identity & origins Matching DNA sequence can clarify relationship the approach- called DNA profiling: many applications very useful in forensics establishing paternity DNA typing can exclude an individual from being biologically related to someone else or from criminals); Many court cases of murder, raping, paternity reopened & decided on DNA testing; Finger printing in human & agriculture identities Understanding certain historical events/ facts 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 99---------------------- Rarely media reported DNA profiling prior to 9/11; After 9/11, investigations compared DNA sequences in samples of bone, teeth collected from scene to hair, skin hair brushes, tooth brushes & clothing of missing people, & to DNA samples from relatives DNA profiling -used on a larger scale to identify victims of tsunami (Asia,2004) & hurricane 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th (USA,2005) Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 100-----------------------

DNA data bases established for convicts/criminals/suspects in UK, Virginia May provide wrong evidence planted/politically motivated Helps adopted individuals locate their blood relatives (specially in USA from China, Russia, Guatemala, S. Korea; adopted individuals can provide a DNA sample & search database by country of origin

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----------------------- Page 101---------------------- Rewriting history: example: Thomas Jafferson his family's unusual Y chromosome matched that of descendents of Eston Hemings & supported that either the president, his brother or one of his nephews fathered Eston Heming, a son of slave, Sally Heming; The Lemba, a modern people with dark skin: have the same Y chromosome DNA sequence as cohanim, a group of jewish priests; The Lembo practiced Judaism long before DNA analysis became available Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 102----------------------National Genetic Database Attempts to record genetic & other types of health information on citizens in hope of better health benefits with new treatments Problems in future? Raised by bioethicists How will the information be used? Who will have access to it? How can people benefit from the project? If all reservations are met human genome information will working of human body at molecular level, & add an unprecedented precision & personalization to health care Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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For basic scientists such databases enable rapid determination of whether a particular gene has been cloned, together with details of its sequences, location and pattern of expression For the clinician OMIM offers a full account of the imp. genetic aspects of all Mendelian disorders, together with pertinent clinical details and extensive references Electronic technology can hope to match the explosive space of development in all areas of genetic research Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 104----------------------Population Biobanks Many nations are recording scrutinizing genetic geneological lifestyle & health information on their citizens to discover & archive inherited & environmental influences on common disorders But many questions? Who will have access to these? How can people benefit from it? How might it be abused? There must be criteria agreed by all nations First done by Iceland in 1998 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 105----------------------The First Biobanks BIOBANK Population CARTaGENE Canada http://www.cartagene.qc.ca/en/ DeCODE Genetics Iceland Website

http://www.decode.com

Estonian Genome Estonia http://www.geenivaramu.ee/ Foundation index.php?show=main&lang=engl Genome EUtwin Europe http>//www.genomeutwin.helsinki.fi/ UK Biobank UK http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/

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----------------------- Page 106---------------------- All Human Genome Project data & related information available on the Web Gene Gateway a new non-technical online guide public understanding increase Access to genome science resources Introduces various tools applied to investigate genetic disorders, chromosomes, genome maps, genes, sequence data, genetic variants, & molecular structures 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 108----------------------Microbial genomics Rapidly detect & treat pathogens (disease causing microbes) in clinical practice Develop new energy sources Monitor environments to detect pollutants Protect citizenry biological & chemical warfare Clean up toxic waste safely & efficiently

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----------------------- Page 109----------------------Applications of Genomics Functional Genomics Techniques Study of expression of all genes in an Organism One approach to functional genomics to create DNA microarrays or DNA chips,

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----------------------- Page 110---------------------- To implicate a gene as a causative agent in a disease, it must be first be shown that It lies close to a marker linked to diseased state Later, it should be show that it is expressed in tissue (s) affected by disease It is mutated in individuals with disease & a wild type version of gene cab cure defect in diseased cells

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----------------------- Page 111----------------------Examples of use of functional genomics Huntington Disease Cystic fibrosis Using RFLP's geneticists mapped its gene (HD) to a region near end of chromosome 4 Later, used an exon trap to identify gene itself Mutation that causes disease an expansion of a CAG repeat from normal range of 11- 34 copies to abnormal range of at least 38 copies 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 112----------------------Bioinformatics Building & manipulation of biological database Most complex of these databases contain DNA sequences of genomes Bioinformatics - essential to understanding expression of patterns of complex genomes 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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Proteomics Study of protein types in a particular cell Muscle cell- abundant of contractile proteins Skin cells scaly proteins-keratins Human genome encodes 24,000 protein-encoding genes; These involved in disorders or traits available on database OMIM-Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (National Center for Biotechnology Information; http:/www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=OMIM) ; each disease carries a number 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 114----------------------Proteomics Sum of all RNAs produced by an organism its transcriptome Study of these transcripts - transcriptomics Sum of all proteins produced by an organism its proteome Study of these proteins- proteomics Current research in proteomics requires first that proteins be resolved on a massive scale, for which best method available tool - 2-D gel electrophoresis Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 115----------------------Genetic Diseases Carrier status for life threatening recessive genetic diseases like CF can be determined in prospective parents Accumulated information from direct investigation of human genes made possible r-DNA technology provided basis of many diseases 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 116---------------------- Severe hereditary biochemical defects detected prenatally through analysis of fetal biopsies Genetic basis of many common conditions e.g. hypercholesterolemia showed it as part of complex multigenic systems

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----------------------- Page 117---------------------- DNA for prenatal diagnosis is usually obtained from fetus by amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. Amniocentesis performed between 14 &17 weeks' gestation, involves aspiration of amniotic fluid from around fetus using a needle passed through abdominal wall 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 118---------------------- Chorion a layer of fetal tissue that spreads over uterine wall during early pregnancy It can be biopsied after 9th week gestation, either through vagina & cervix or across abdominal wall

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----------------------- Page 119----------------------Gene delivery In ex vivo delivery cells taken from a patient, new gene inserted & cells are then replaced In in-vivo delivery gene targeted directly to patient's tissues, usually by infecting them with a virus which contains new gene

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Candidate genes Genes that might be expected to be involved in development of a multifactorial disease For example, genes involved in lipid metabolism are important candidates in trying to understand polygenic inheritance of cardiovascular disease

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----------------------- Page 121----------------------The Molecular Medicine team

Other Health workers ternist Family Physician Support Group Laboratory Scientist PATIENT, FAMILY

Geneticist in

Counsellor

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----------------------- Page 122----------------------Disease with genetic component Map Clone gene Diagnostics ding basic defect Preventive medicine Pharmaco -genomics Gene therapy Drug Understan biologic

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Disease with genetic component Map Gene(s) to specific chromosomal regions identify genes (Clone gene) Diagnostics basic ect Preventive medicine Pharmaco-genomics Gene therapy Drug therapy 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS Understanding biologic def

----------------------- Page 124----------------------Steps Involved in the Genetic revolution in Medicine Uncovering genetic contributions to illness: accomplished by cloning genes for disease with use of tools of human Genome project Identification of contributing genes & diseasepredisposing variants followed by development of diagnostic tests to predict future risks (tests effective when preventive strategy available Pharmacogenetics prediction of responsiveness to drugs Development of new gene therapies & drug therapies many decades of intensive research 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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Health Care: Genomics changing face of healthcare to integrate new genetic knowledge & technology into patient care; Previously, physicians considered genetics limited only to rare single gene disorders Now, they realize its importance not only in many common conditions but also in how people react to medications

Disease now seen as due to complex interaction among genes & environmental factors 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 126----------------------Inherited illnesses (due to a single gene) distinctive from others Can predict recurrence risk in other family members Presymptomatic testing is possible Different populations may have different characteristic frequencies Correction of underlying genetic abnormality may be possible potential of gene therapy Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 127----------------------For some parameters e.g perinatal mortality, actual numbers of cases with exclusively genetic causes have probably remained constant but their relative contribution to overall figures have increased as other causes such as infection, have declined 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 128---------------------- For other conditions (chronic diseases of adult life), overall contribution of genetics increased as greater life expectancy provides more opportunity for adverse environmental & genetic interaction to manifest itself For example, coronary heart diseases & DM A few examples can show incidence of genetic disorders & their impact on health at all ages

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By the age of 25, 5% of population will have a disorder in which genetic factors play an important role Taking into account genetic contribution to cancer & CV diseases e.g coronary artery occlusion & hypertension, estimation of over 50% of older adult population in developed countries will have a genetically determined medical problem Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 130----------------------How Genetic Diseases Differ from Other Diseases

1.

One can predict recurrence risk in other family members ; single gene disorders by Laws of Mendel; less predictable in case of infectious diseases

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----------------------- Page 131----------------------3. Different populations may have different characteristics frequencies: inherited disorder may be much more common in some populations than others a dozen disorders are much more common among Ashkenazim 4. Correction of underlying genetic abnormality may be possible 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013

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Recurrence risks predictable (by laws of inheritance; compared to infectious diseases which requires a pathogen passed from one person to another) In some situation, inherited illness (causative mutation) is predictable prior to symptoms appearance as genes causing problem present in every cell from conception, even though not expressed in every cell) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 133----------------------For example, cystic fibrosis affect Respiratory system & pancreas; but cells taken from inside cheeks or from blood can reveal a mutation Such genetic information can be considered along with symptoms in redefining a diagnosis But value of predicting an untreatable disease like Huntington is debatable as it causes personality changes & worsens uncontrolled physical movement 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 134---------------------- Characteristics frequency in different populations (certain inherited disorders are much more common among certain population groups than others) It is therefore advisable to suggest costly genetic screening tests only to those in which detectable gene variant is fairly common

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----------------------- Page 135---------------------- Tests can identify 1.000 single gene disorders but few follow it; cost, fear of employment/ promotion/ misuse in insurance industry (genetic discrimination: Laws needed) It can help people to acquire lifestyle according to predictive testing/ reproductive decisions/ technologies/few for treatment ( like providing clotting factor to a person with bleeding disorder/ possibility of gene therapy in future treatments) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry

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----------------------- Page 136---------------------- Use of animal models as genetic disease research on humans unethical Lissencephaly (OMIM 607432): brains of affected children lack characteristics coils of cortex region causing severe mental retardation, seizures, shortened lifespan; difficult to experiment on human embryo or fetuses Use of roundworm caenorhabditis elegans It has a gene very similar in DNA sequence to human lissencephaly gene 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 137---------------------- When mutant, gene causes worm to have seizures; its 302-celled brain much simpler to have coils; it lacks a key `motor molecule' that normally shuttles cell contents to appropriate places Researchers now focus on this molecule to discover how similarly misguided nerve cells in human embryo's forming brain lead to lissencephaly 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 138----------------------Gene therapy Genetic diseases also differ from others it can sometimes be treated by gene therapy (which replaces a malfunctioning gene in affected parts; case of hemophilia patient with gene therapy; may not yet be proven very successful) 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 139---------------------- People knowing about their inherited diseases are careful in not having children themselves or donating sperm or ova A technique - preimplantation genetic diagnosis

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----------------------- Page 140---------------------- Another alternative to have a fetus tested to determine inheritance of mutant allele; One's with devastating illnesses may prompt parents to terminate pregnancy or may enable parents to prepare for birth of a disabled or ill child Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 141----------------------Genetics from a Global Perspective Genetic faces issues which parallel scientific progress equal access to testing misuse of information abuse of genetics to intentionally causing harm

Genetics & genomics achievements may vastly improve quality of life (costly, not widely available & economically & politically stable nations can have genome based individualized healthcare cadillac medicine While others just trying to survive - even lacking basic vaccines & medicine 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 142---------------------- African nation: 2/5 suffer from aids & may die from other infectious diseases Newborn screening for rare single-gene disorder hardly seems practical Genetic disorders weaken people so that they become more susceptible to infectious diseases, which they can pass on to others 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th

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----------------------- Page 143---------------------- Human genome information can ultimately benefit everyone; presently,500 drugs - genomic information from human & our pathogens & parasites revealing new drug targets malaria an infectious disease due to female mosquito bite- sequence of both human and mosquito available it certainly has clues that researchers can use to develop new type of anti-malarial drugs UN & WHO considering strategies to share new diagnostic tests and therapeutics that arise from genome information Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 144----------------------SUMMARY: Applications of Genetics DNA profiling can establish identity, Relationships and origins In inherited diseases recurrence risks are predictable & mutation may be detected before symptoms arise. Some inherited disorders are more common among certain populations groups Gene therapy attempts to correct mutations 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., 2013 Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

----------------------- Page 145---------------------- Studying genes & genomes of non-human animals can help us understand causes of human diseases Genetic information can be misusd Agriculture is selective breeding Biotechnology use of organisms or their parts for human purposes A transgenic organism harbors a gene or genes from a different species In metagenomics, DNA collected from habitats used to reconstruct ecosystem 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 146-----------------------

A characteristic manifest in a hybrid (heterozygote) dominant A recessive characteristic expressed only in an individual with 2 copies of gene homozygous Mendel proposed: each individual has two genes for each characteristic one is inherited from each parent & one is transmitted to each child; Genes at different loci act & segregate independently Chromosome separation at cell division facilitates gene segregation Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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----------------------- Page 147---------------------- Genetic disorders are present in at-least 2% of all neonates, account for 50% of childhood blindness deafness, learning difficulties & deaths, affect 5% of population by age 25 Molecular genetics is at forefront of medical research Human Genome Project & prospect of gene therapy represent major new initiatives that will revolutionize management & treatment of genetic diseases 8-30am 1st Sem 2013 6th Batch HBMS 701, Nov., Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry 2013 Prof. Qureshi, DUHS ----------------------- Page 148----------------------Genetic Terminologies Term Allele Autosome Chromosome Dominant Gene Gene Pool Genome Genomics Genotype Karyotype Definition An alternate form of a gene; a gene variant Chromosome not involved in sex determination Structure, of DNA & protein, carries genes An allele; with noticeable effect in one copy A sequence of DNA with known function All of the genes in a population A complete set of genetic instructions in a cell including DNA (encoding protein & other DNA) Study of how genes interact, comparison of genomes The allele combination in an individual A size-order display of chromosomes Genetics on Medicine & Dentistry Prof. Qureshi, DUHS

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Term Mendelian trait Multifactorial trait Mutation

Definition A trait completely determined by a single gene A trait that is determined by one or more genes & by environment; complex trait A change in a gene that affects the individual's health , appearance or biochemistry A diagram used to follow inheritance of a trait in The observable expression of an allele combination A site in a genome that varies 1% or more of a population An allele that exerts a noticeable effect only

Pedigree a family Phenotype Polymorphism

Recessive when Sex chromosomes

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