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Abstract:- De novo Mutations (DNMs) are genetic de novo mutations associated with various genetic disorders are
alterations that occur in a family member for the first time still unknown.
either due to a mutation in the parent’s germ cells or a
mutation that arises in the embryo during its division. Preliminary investigations have revealed intriguing
Unlike somatic mutations, de novo mutations can be passed findings, suggesting that de novo mutations exhibit diverse
down from one generation to another. De novo mutations patterns in different genetic diseases. While some disorders
have been shown to be an essential cause of several exhibit distinct mutational hotspots or recurrent mutations,
neurodevelopmental disorders, early-onset genetic others display a more random distribution of de novo mutations
disorders, and late-onset psychiatric disorders: autism, across the gene (for single gene disorders). These observations
spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities, hint at the presence of unique disease-specific mechanisms2.
and coffin-siris syndrome. To analyze such mutations and The need to comprehend the intricate interactions between
their association with genetic diseases, researchers often mutations in genes and disease susceptibility led to the selection
look for patterns. These patterns pinpoint the exact base of this research topic.
that may have been replaced and make the task of studying
the disease easier . Unlike somatic mutation patterns that In this study, we aim to look for commonalities and
have been widely studied in oncology and various other differences among diverse genetic disorders by evaluating the
fields since the early 2000s, de novo mutation patterns on patterns of de novo mutations reported in a free available
the other hand have only been a more recent form of study. database of University of Washington in year 2018.3 It serves
Our study aims to explore and analyze patterns associated the purpose to identify patterns within the vast collection of de
with DNMs in causing various genetic conditions using the novo mutation caused disorders, drawing on data from a
de novo mutation database published by the University of comprehensive database, and adding onto the ongoing and
Washington in 2018. published research on specific disease-related de novo mutation
patterns. Understanding these patterns can help reveal the
I. INTRODUCTION underlying biological processes and pathways that are involved
in the emergence of disorders. Additionally, the discovery of
De novo mutations, or mutations that develop in the recurring patterns can help in identifying potential targets for
parent's germline and then pass on to their offspring, are a developing therapeutics and diagnostic markers.
significant contributor in causing various genetic disorder.
Research on de novo mutation has shed light on the underlying II. RESULTS
mechanisms that explain the emergence of such diseases1.
The resulting analysis provides insights into the
De novo mutations are now widely acknowledged to distribution of de novo mutations across different genetic
constitute the primary source of an array of genetic conditions, disorders, allowing for comparison and identification of
such as congenital anomalies, intellectual disability, and patterns.
neurodevelopmental disorders1. Despite their significance, most
Fig 1: Disease Total Count is a graph visually depicting variant distribution in a combination of neurodevelopmental and
neuropsychiatric disorders: some show no specific pattern, while acromelic frontonasal dysostosis exhibits a higher prevalence of C>T
variants, and Cantu syndrome demonstrates significant proportions of C>T and G>A variations. A table of the same has been attached
in the appendix.
Acromelic frontonasal dysostosis (AFND) is a rare genetic These cases typically occur sporadically and are not inherited
disorder characterized by facial and limb abnormalities which from either parent.
also lead to other complications such as intellectual disability4.
The analysis of de novo mutations in Acromelic frontonasal Familial cases, on the other hand, refer to individuals who
dysostosis revealed a distinctive pattern, with a higher have a family history of the disorder. In these cases, the
percentage of C>T mutations observed. Remarkably, all cases condition is passed down from one generation to another
of Acromelic frontonasal dysostosis analyzed in this research through genetic inheritance5. These findings suggest a
demonstrated C>T variation, accounting for 100% of the significant involvement of both C>T and G>A mutations in the
mutations associated with this condition. (See Appendix A) development of Cantu syndrome, underscoring their potential
This finding suggests a strong association between the C>T contribution to the pathogenesis of this disorder.
mutation and Acromelic frontonasal dysostosis, highlighting its
potential role in the aetiology of this disorder. Moreover, these Among the several genetic diseases investigated, only
C>T mutations comprised approximately 46% of the overall Acromelic frontonasal dysostosis (AFND) and Cantu Syndrome
C>T de novo mutations identified across all the other diseases. exhibit discernible patterns that suggest the possible
involvement of bias or an underlying mechanism. In the case of
Similarly, the investigation into Cantu syndrome unveiled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder 6,
a notable trend in the distribution of mutations. Interestingly, and Tourette Syndrome, they show results that suggest no
our results revealed that 45.5% of the Cantu syndrome cases pattern at all. Tourette syndrome showcases about 8.1%
presented C>T, while an equal proportion (45.5%) exhibited mutation for all variants except the T>A variant which accounts
G>A variations. (See appendix A) These G>A mutations for 4.1% mutations within the disease. (See Appendix A)
constituted around 30% of the total G>A mutations observed autism spectrum disorder 6 showcases a variety of percentage
across all 15 samples. In a study investigating Cantú syndrome, mutations for each variant. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis also
a genetic cause was explored in a cohort of 14 individuals. The shows a similar trend to autism spectrum disorder, where all
cohort consisted of seven simplex cases and seven familial variants show almost equal percentages of expression.
cases. Simplex cases refer to individuals who are the only ones
in their family affected by a particular disorder or condition.