Publications by authors named "M Vander Vliet"

This case concerns a boy presenting with oral pain and multiple mucocutaneous lesions such as mucositis, conjunctivitis, and a rash on the trunk, extremities, and genitalia. The presence of mild respiratory complaints raised suspicion of an extrapulmonary manifestation of , known as -induced Rash and Mucositis (MIRM). The patient underwent conservative treatment and was monitored to prevent chronic sequels such as ocular damage or sicca keratoconjunctivits.

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Introduction: Placental DNA methylation differences have been associated with timing in gestation and pregnancy complications. Maternal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) partly originates from the placenta and could enable the minimally invasive study of placental DNA methylation dynamics. We will for the first time longitudinally investigate cfDNA methylation during pregnancy by using Methylated DNA Sequencing (MeD-seq), which is compatible with low cfDNA levels and has an extensive genome-wide coverage.

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Health care is under pressure due to an aging population with an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Smoking and physical inactivity are 2 key preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Yet, as with most health behaviors, they are difficult to change.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explores the use of methylated DNA sequencing (MeD-seq) to analyze cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from pregnant women, focusing on detecting unique methylation marks from the placenta during the first trimester.
  • Researchers collected cfDNA from both pregnant and nonpregnant individuals, identifying 436 differentially methylated regions (DMRs) that distinguish pregnant from nonpregnant women, with specific analysis of placental markers.
  • The findings reveal that MeD-seq can effectively identify novel placental-specific methylation patterns in maternal cfDNA, which may also help in determining fetal sex and contribute to understanding pregnancy-related changes in DNA methylation.
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