Publications by authors named "P Callier"

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a well-characterized rare genetic connective tissue disorder. The features of MFS are primarily skeletal, ocular, and cardiovascular and are mainly caused by single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) in the FBN1 gene (MIM#134797) located on chromosome 15q21.1.

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  • - The study examines how secondary genetic variants can influence the clinical features of individuals with primary disease-causing variants, suggesting that these modifiers play a significant role in disease expression.
  • - Specifically focusing on the 16p12.1 deletion, researchers identified various rare and common variants that predisposed individuals to specific developmental issues, such as neurological defects and microcephaly.
  • - By analyzing data from different cohorts, the findings indicate that the effects of primary and secondary variants on phenotype vary depending on the specific primary variant involved, highlighting the need for personalized approaches in treatment.
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We created valrubicin-loaded immunoliposomes (Val-ILs) using the antitumor prodrug valrubicin, a hydrophobic analog of daunorubicin. Being lipophilic, valrubicin readily incorporated Val-lLs that were loaded with specific antibodies. Val-ILs injected intravenously rapidly reached the bone marrow and spleen, indicating their potential to effectively target cancer cells in these areas.

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  • Xq28 int22h-1/int22h-2 duplication results from recombination between specific genetic repeats and is linked to a form of intellectual disability along with recurrent infections and atopic diseases.
  • In a study involving 15 families, many carriers exhibited mild or no symptoms, suggesting that the condition can manifest variably.
  • The findings point towards potential incomplete penetrance, meaning not all carriers show obvious signs of the condition, indicating a need for further research to understand the genetic implications better.
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We examined more than 97,000 families from four neurodevelopmental disease cohorts and the UK Biobank to identify phenotypic and genetic patterns in parents contributing to neurodevelopmental disease risk in children. We identified within- and cross-disorder correlations between six phenotypes in parents and children, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (R = 0.32-0.

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