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Analysis of 173,303 exomes and genomes in the Pakistan Genome Resource - PubMed

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  • #loss-of-function variants
  • #biobank
  • #genomics
  • The Pakistan Genome Resource is a South Asian biobank with 173,303 participants, characterized by high familial relatedness.
  • It has identified naturally occurring homozygous loss-of-function variants in 6,476 genes, expanding the catalogue of human genetic variants.
  • The study includes analysis of genetic architecture, gene-biomarker associations, loss-of-function variant distribution across pathways, and recall-by-genotype studies for therapeutic genes.
  • This resource serves as a comprehensive genetic reference for the Pakistani population and highlights the value of studying diverse cohorts for advancing human health.