by Edoardo Masiello  , Sebastiano Caruso  , Salvatore Lavalle  , Roberta Foti  , Caterina Gagliano  , Ignazio La Mantia  , Salvatore Giuseppe Cocuzza  , Luigi La Via  , Federica Maria Parisi  , Christian Calvo-Henriquez  , Miguel Mayo-Yanez  , Jerome R. Lechien  , Claudia Di Napoli  and Antonino Maniaci

Received: 25 June 2024;  Published: 19 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403261

Behçet's syndrome is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin, presenting with diverse symptoms such as recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and uveitis, and can impact multiple organ systems. Diagnosis relies primarily on clinical evaluation due to the lack of specific diagnostic tests. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach to control inflammation and alleviate symptoms, utilizing treatments like corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and biological therapies. The higher preval [...]

by Ezgi Cabuk Sahin  , Yildiz Aydin  and Ahu Altinkut Uncuoglu

Received: 17 May 2024;  Published: 02 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403260

Molecular markers play a crucial role in accelerating crop production for sustainable agriculture by identifying resistant traits and enhancing genetic diversity. In this review, we examine the impact of the molecular markers on advancing our understanding of stress tolerance mechanisms in plants, addressing the pressing imperative to bolster global food production to meet the escalating demands of the growing population. Additionally, the application of molecular markers to evaluate the genetic accuracy of plants [...]

by Lamiae Afif  , Zhour El Amrani  , Aziza Sbiti  , Ilham Ratbi  , Imane Cherkaoui Jaouad  , Youssef El Kadiri  , Thomas Liehr  , Abdelaziz Sefiani  and Abdelhafid Natiq

Received: 02 April 2024;  Published: 30 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403259

6q22.31q27 duplication and Xq28 deletion lead to two specific different rare chromosomal disorders. Partial trisomy 6q22.31q27 is a recognizable syndrome with a distinctive phenotype, and the most common finding in girls with Xqter deletions has been premature ovarian failure (POF) and secondary amenorrhea. To our knowledge, neither abnormality in one patient has yet been reported. A 10-year-old girl with de novo 6q22.31q27 duplication and Xq28 deletion was diagnosed by chromosomal microarray and confirmed by fluor [...]

by Donny Japly Pugesehan  , Vernando Yanry Lameky  and Agustinus Mathinus Luther Batlajery

Received: 12 June 2024;  Published: 21 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403258

"Case Studies in the Ethics of Assisted Reproduction" explores the moral and ethical implications of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, and genetic screening. These findings outline ethical dilemmas, including the importance of informed consent, and highlight a multidisciplinary approach involving law, bioethics, reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive biology. Using case studies, the findings address ethical challenges in ART practice, such as the transf [...]

by Nani Maharani  , Agustini Utari  , Nydia Rena Benita Sihombing  and Tri Indah Winarni

Received: 01 June 2024;  Published: 20 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403257

Partial deletion of 10p is a rare disorder. Common features of this disorder include intellectual disability, developmental delay, dysmorphic features, hypoparathyroidism, deafness, and renal anomalies, but the phenotypes can vary between patients. We report an infant girl presented with global developmental delay, distinctive facial features with cleft lip, congenital exotropia, laryngomalacia, atrial septal defect, and sensorineural hearing loss. 46, XX, del (10p→ter) was observed on the G-banded analysis. A chro [...]

by Nicole A. Bailey  and Laura Mackay

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 16 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403256

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism with an incidence that varies throughout the world. PKU is caused by loss of function variants in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene. This loss of function leads to the accumulation of an amino acid, phenylalanine (Phe), that can reach toxic levels in the blood. PKU is managed with a medical diet and sometimes with medication. If diagnosed early and with strict dietary control, neurocognitive deficits can be prevented. There is an important [...]

by Elena V. Kudryavtseva  , Sergey N. Fedenev  , Ilia V. Kanivets  , Anastasiya N. Troitskaya  and Vladislav V. Kovalev

Received: 30 April 2024;  Published: 05 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403255

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), are modern medical technologies widely used in developed countries. A frequent complication of pregnancy resulting from ART is miscarriage. The leading cause of miscarriage, both sporadic and recurrent, is chromosomal abnormalities (CA) of the embryo. To compare the frequency and structure of chromosomal abnormalities (CA) of the embryo during miscarriages after IVF and natural conception. Retrospective cohort comparative study. The s [...]

by Bolanle Adenike Akinsanola  , Matthew Iyobhebhe  , Tobiloba Christianah Maduakolam-Aniobi  , Tomilola Debby Olaolu  , Damilare Emmanuel Rotimi  and Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo

Received: 17 February 2024;  Published: 30 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403254

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a degenerative disease that modifies the body’s glucose metabolism. Although glucose is a vital energy source for body cells, individuals with diabetes can either not use insulin efficiently or do not create enough of this hormone, which controls blood sugar. This review aimed to explore the multi-target treatment for diabetes. This study investigates explicitly recent reports published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in various databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Google [...]

by Arbnora Batalli-Kepuska  , Lidvana Spahiu  , Emir Behluli  and Gazmend Temaj

Received: 08 February 2024;  Published: 19 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403253

Several therapeutic methods are used to cure acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Relapsed/refractory B-cell ALL (R/R B-ALL) remains the primary cause of death worldwide due to the limitation of cure. Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engaging antibody used to treat R/R B-ALL. The use of blinatumomab for treating R/R B-ALL has shown to be very efficient, especially as a bridge tool to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The response to blinatumomab treatment ranged from 69% after two cycles in phase II [...]

by Havva Özgen Eyüpoğlu  , Erol Eyüpoğlu  and Nedime Serakinci

Received: 13 March 2024;  Published: 17 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403252

Pancreatic damage and pancreatic cancer pose significant challenges due to their complex pathogenesis, limited treatment options, and poor prognosis. In recent years, the potential use of human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) has been explored to address these complex pancreatic conditions and develop novel therapeutics. hMSCs, known for their regenerative and immunomodulatory properties, offer a novel therapeutic avenue for repairing damaged tissues and possibly inhibiting cancer progression. This communication dis [...]