by Hanny Tanasal  , Iline Michaela  and Retno Danarti

Received: 28 October 2024;  Published: 08 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2501281

Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is among the most severe hereditary skin conditions of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) in newborns, associated with a mutation of the ABCA12 gene. Patients have a typical clinical appearance at birth. A thick layer of armor-like scales covers the entire body. Affected newborns have abnormal facial features, such as ectropion, eclabium, and ears and nose flattening. Although HI was formerly assumed to be fatal, more intensive neonatal care and early retinoid therapy may imp [...]

by Mahintaj Dara  , Mehdi Dianatpour  , Negar Azarpira  and Nader Tanideh

Received: 04 September 2024;  Published: 08 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2501280

Gene therapy, a groundbreaking method for addressing genetic mutations, includes strategies such as gene repair, replacement, inactivation, or the introduction of therapeutic genes, circumventing traditional surgical or pharmacological approaches. Delivery through viral or non-viral vectors presents trade-offs in efficiency and immune response. Recent gene-editing technologies like ZFNs, TALENs, and CRISPR facilitate precise genome modifications by inducing targeted double-strand breaks, with CRISPR/Cas9 recognized [...]

by Nuchanart Suntornnont  , Ammaraluk Kovavisarach  and Rachaneekorn Tammachote

Received: 05 July 2024;  Published: 06 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2501279

Keratinocytes are particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress due to their function as the primary natural protective barrier exposed to chemicals, rays, and pollution to stimulate the formation of free radicals in the body. Two factors of interest correlate with cellular senescence under oxidative stress. These include regulating antioxidant synthesis, which maintains free-radical homeostasis through the Nrf2 gene, and the prevention of telomere shortening, which involves the collaboration of human telomerase gene [...]

by Bahar Onaran Acar  , Hakan Şenarısoy  and Erhan Keyvan

Received: 31 July 2024;  Published: 05 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2501278

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most significant threats to our present and future. Recently, it has been suggested that antibiotic-resistant microorganisms also exhibit resistance to heavy metals and disinfectants, and these resistance profiles may interact with each other. Microorganisms can be exposed to heavy metals and disinfectants in different ways in various environments. They are especially likely to be exposed to quaternary ammonium compounds used in the food industry or heavy metals due to tap wat [...]

by OBM Genetics Editorial Office

Received: 03 January 2025;  Published: 03 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2501277

The editors of OBM Genetics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web of Sci [...]

by Subhranshu Sekhar Kar  , Rajani Dube  , Biji Thomas George  and Malay Jhancy

Received: 07 April 2024;  Published: 20 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2404276

There is a high prevalence of genetic abnormalities that significantly contribute to overall morbidity and mortality in neonates. Since early diagnosis is crucial for the optimal administration of conventional and customized medications, neonatal acute care has the most significant potential to benefit from genomic medicine. Genome sequencing has been demonstrated to have diagnostic, therapeutic and informational value in many investigations. With underlying genetic disorders, genome sequencing has the power to cha [...]

by Elham Amjad  , Babak Sokouti  , Solmaz Asnaashari  and Siavoush Dastmalchi

Received: 29 August 2024;  Published: 17 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2404275

This systematic review examines the role of SnRK2 (Sucrose non-fermenting 1-Related protein Kinase 2) genes in Arabidopsis thaliana growth and responses to abiotic stresses. SnRK2 protein kinases are key components of abscisic acid (ABA) signaling and osmotic stress responses in plants. The review synthesizes findings from numerous studies on how different SnRK2 genes regulate Arabidopsis growth, development, and stress tolerance at various life stages. Key topics covered include SnRK2 functions under environmental [...]

by Özlem Özbek

Received: 16 June 2024;  Published: 12 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2404274

Genetic diversity allows plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions to survive and increases their ability to respond to yield, production, pests and diseases. The application of molecular markers developed due to developments in biochemistry, molecular biology, and plant technology has shed light on plant genetics and breeding studies and produced an enormous amount of knowledge. The theoretical knowledge will guide in determining the scope, amount, and distribution of different aspects of genetic divers [...]

by Oluwafemi G. Oluwole

Received: 25 April 2024;  Published: 06 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2404273

Precision medicine describes the definition of disease at a higher resolution by genomic and other technologies to enable more precise targeting of disease subgroups with new therapies. Preventative or therapeutic interventions can be developed with the knowledge of how a compound acts safely in the body to target receptors and produce the desirable effect. With the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the rapid increase in sequencing and bioinformatics tools, obtaining information about a person's ge [...]

by Parisa Zeynali  , Hossein Teimouri  , Seyed Mohammad Ali Hashemi  , Arefeh Ebrahimian  , Seyed Nooreddin Faraji  , Shahriar Sakhaei  and Emad Behboudi

Received: 21 June 2024;  Published: 20 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2404272

Microbial and viral pathogens have emerged as pivotal agents in oncogenesis. Research conducted in the last twenty years has significantly enhanced our comprehension of the cancer-causing capabilities of infectious agents. An illustrative instance is gastric cancer (GC), which is closely associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections. Despite concerted endeavors, GC remains a serious clinical challenge ranking as the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. In 2020, a [...]