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Ben, Kilani Mohamed Sahbi. "Analyses des variations de nombres de copies de gènes candidats dans la polyarthrite rhumatoïde." Thesis, Evry-Val d'Essonne, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014EVRY0050/document.
Full textCopy number variations (CNVs) are sequences up to 1kb resulting from deletion, duplication and inversion of DNA regions ans are present with a frequency of 12% in the human genome. CNVs characterization and association to complex diseases are still subjects of controversies. We then enhanced the study of CNV's for candidate genes in rhemuatoid arthritis (RA) families, with different methodologies. CNVs of our candidate genes (GSTM1, GSTT1, FCGR3B et CCL3L1) were investigated with standard PCR, quantitative PCR (qPCR) or with Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR). First we found that standard PCR was not applicable for all genes and that the qPCR was not sensitive and reproductible for CNVs quantification. Second, the ddPCR methodology allowed us to quantify CNVs of GSTM1, FCGR3B, and CCL3L1 with high resolution and to characterize copy number genotypes og GSTM1 gene, leading to the identification of tandem duplicated copies. A long range PCR confirmed this result. CNVs transmission in families allowed the identification of all copy number genotypes for FCGR3B gene and some of CCL3L1 with high resolution and to characterize copy numbers genotypes of GSTM1 gene, leading to the identification of tandem duplicated copies. A long Range PCR confirmed this result. CNVs transmission in families allowed the identification of all copy number genotypes for FCGR3B gene and some of CCL3L1 genotypes. De novo recombination events were highllighted for FCGR3B gene and transmission of the duplication from one parent to the offspring was observed for all genes characterized by ddPCR. No association between RA and candidate genes CNVs was found, but after stratification, we observed a significant preferential transmission of GSTT1 deletion in the subgroup of patients seropositive for rheumatoid factor. We also showed a non-significant tendency in the subgroups of patient with an age at onset inferior to 40 years, with presence of nodules (for GSTM1 gene), and with presence of auto-antibodies (for FCGR3B and CCL3L1 gene). In conclusion, digital PCR is currently the most adequate methodology to accurately genotype CNVs. Analysis of familial sample leads to the identification of duplication events and to the characterization of genotypes, essential for CNVs association in complex diseases
Aury-Landas, Juliette. "Déterminisme génétique du syndrome de Li-Fraumeni : impact des mutations du gène TP53 et contribution des variations du nombre de copies d'ADN." Rouen, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012ROUES003.
Full textKaraouzene, Thomas. "Bioinformatique et infertilité : analyse des données de séquençage haut-débit et caractérisation moléculaire du gène DPY19L2." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017GREAS041/document.
Full textIn the last decade, the investigations of genetic diseases have been revolutionized by the rise of high throughput sequencing (HTS). Thanks to these new techniques it is now possible to analyze the totality of the coding sequences of an individual (exome sequencing) or even the sequences of his entire genome or transcriptome.The understanding of a pathology and of the genes associated with it now depends on our ability to identify causal variants within a plethora of technical artifact and benign variants.HTS is expected to be particularly useful in the field infertility as this pathology is expected to be highly genetically heterogeneous and only a few genes have so far been associated with it. My thesis focuses on male infertility and is divided into two main parts: HTS data analysis of infertile men and the molecular characterization of a specific phenotype, globozoospermia.Several thousands of distinct variants can be identified in a single exome, thereby using effective informatics is essential in order to obtain a short and actionable list of variants. It is for this purpose that I developed a HTS data analysis pipeline performing successively all bioinformatics analysis steps: 1) reads mapping along a reference genome, 2) genotype calling, 3) variant annotation and 4) the filtering of the variants considered as non-relevant for the analysis. Performing all these independent steps within a single pipeline is a good way to calibrate them and therefore to reduce the number of erroneous calls. This pipeline has been used in five studies and allowed the identification of variants impacting candidate genes that may explain the patients’ infertility phenotype. All these variants have been experimentally validated using Sanger sequencing.I also took part in the genetic and molecular investigations which permitted to demonstrate that the absence of the DPY192 gene induces male infertility due to globozoospermia, the presence in the ejaculate of only round-headed and acrosomeless spermatozoa. Most patients with globozoospermia have a homozygous deletion of the whole gene. I contributed to the characterization of the mechanisms responsible for this recurrent deletion, then, using Dpy19l2 knockout (KO) mice, I realized the comparative study of testicular transcriptome of wild type and Dpy19l2 -/- KO mice. This study highlighted a dysregulation of 76 genes in KO mice. Among them, 23 are involved in nucleic acid and protein binding, which may explain acrosome anchoring defaults observed in the sperm of globozoospermic patients.My work allowed a better understanding of globozoospermia and the development of a HTS data analysis pipeline. The latter allowed the identification of more than 15 human gametogenesis genes involved in different infertility phenotypes
Bursztejn, Anne-Claire. "Évaluation du terrain génétique des hypersensibilités." Thesis, Université de Lorraine, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013LORR0344/document.
Full textThe physiopathology of drug hypersensitivity (HS) are only partially known. A genetic background for such drug allergy is still demonstrated but only few genes are identified. Using a candidate gene approach, we tested the association of NOD1 and 2 genes with betalactam HS and the association of several cytokines genes with some drug HS. Using a whole genome approach, we tried to discover new candidate gene for DRESS. Among 368 italian cases and controls and 387 spanish cases and 326 controls, we identified one polymorphism of NOD2 gene associated with a protective effect for italians and another polymorphism associated with higher risk of druh HS for spanians. No association with NOD1 polymorphims was identified. Among 118 cases and 236 controls, we noticed that IL1 polymorphisms (IL1-RN-A2 and IL1-? -511) and IL10 polymorphism (-592A) were associated with DRESS.Ending, among 18 DRESS, a whole-genome array let us identify variations containing KLRC2 and CESP1 genes. These studies demonstrate the implication of several genes involved in inflammation, antivirus response or drug metabolism in different drug HS.Fonctionnal studies are needed to confirm these results
Wong, Ng Jérôme. "Variation du nombre de copies de plasmides au sein populations monoclonales de bactéries." Phd thesis, Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI, 2008. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00522991.
Full textKanaan, Sami barna. "Facteurs de risque liés au chromosome X à l'origine de la prédominance des femmes dans la polyarthrite rhumatoïde." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013AIXM4112/document.
Full textAs in many autoimmune diseases, a female predominance is observed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The X chromosome, present in 2 copies in females, is of particular interest as it contains many genes with immune functions. In this work, we show an increase with age in copy number of some X-linked genes in peripheral blood cells of men, healthy or with RA. Importantly, this increase is not observed in women. On the other hand, when in fact females generally randomly inactivate (50:50) either the paternally-derived or the maternally-derived X chromosome, we show a skewed inactivation (≥ 80:20) in women with RA. Moreover this skewing correlates preferentially with women carrying disease susceptibility genes. Altogether, our findings highlight the importance of this fascinating chromosome in the development of autoimmunity in a step forward to better understand female predilection to autoimmune diseases
Martin, Lorenzo Sandra. "Approches génétiques et thérapeutiques visant à comprendre et atténuer les conséquences de la délétion et duplication de la région 16p11.2 dans des modèles précliniques." Thesis, Strasbourg, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019STRAJ064.
Full textVariations in copy number (CNVs) of chromosomal regions are an important source of variability in humans. Thus some structural alterations have been associated with syndromic diseases such as the CNVs of the 16p11.2 region. Indeed 16p11.2 rearrangement represent an important risk factor for the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as intellectual disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the high gene density of the region and the high phenotypic variability make their study complex. Mouse modeling of 16p11.2 rearrangements has allowed to identify several cognitive deficits similar to human traits for the purpose of identify responsible genes and to understand the molecular mechanisms affected. The work presented in this manuscript consists of the identification of candidate genes from the behavioral characterization of genetic inactivation models and the development of therapeutic approaches to restore the phenotypes associated with the 16p11.2 deletion in the mouse. In addition, we also initiated the creation of models carrying 16p11.2 rearrangements in rats. Thanks to these models, we found disorders of social interaction, a phenotype associated with autism, which makes these models very relevant for the understanding of these disorders. Finally, the behavioral characterization of the 16p11.2 models from these two species revealed a sexual dimorphism. The similarity found between these models in our studies and the sexual bias of cases carrying 16p11.2 rearrangements with ASD or intellectual disability in humans open interesting prospects for the development of future treatments. This work is part of a wider perspective that allows to understand the role of genes of the region in neurodevelopment to understand and improve the human pathology associated with CNVs 16p11.2
Wong, Ng Jérôme. "Variation du nombre de copies de plasmides au sein des populations monoclonales de bactéries." Paris 6, 2008. http://www.theses.fr/2008PA066708.
Full textDelaby, Elsa. "Dissection de l'architecture génétique de l'autisme par analyse des variations du nombre de copies de gènes." Thesis, Paris 6, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014PA066242/document.
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Périchon, Naour Kim. "Etude de la contribution de CNVs (variations du nombre de copies de gènes) dans les formes sévères de toxidermies." Rouen, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014ROUES040.
Full textLaguillaumie, Marie-Océane. "Exploration multi-omique de la maladie résiduelle minimale dans deux modèles syngéniques murins de dormance tumorale de leucémie myéloïde et de mélanome." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Université de Lille (2022-....), 2024. http://www.theses.fr/2024ULILS031.
Full textBackground : Tumor dormancy, a resistance strategy used by cancer cells, is a major impediment in cancer therapy, leading to minimal residual disease (MRD) and increasing the risk of relapse. Although clinically significant, the mechanisms behind tumor dormancy and MRD are not well understood. In this research, we employed two syngeneic murine models of myeloid leukemia and melanoma to explore the genetic,epigenetic, transcriptomic, and proteomic profiles linked to tumor dormancy. By applying a multiomics approach, we aimed to uncover the molecular processes driving MRD and identify possible therapeutic targets. Results : We performed a comprehensive omics analysis that included whole-exome sequencing (WES), copy number variation (CNV) analysis, chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (ChIP-seq), and investigations of the transcriptome and proteome. The WES analysis identified a limited overlap of gene mutations between the melanoma and leukemia dormancy models, with many mutations found exclusively in dormant cells. These unique genetic signatures suggest that selective pressures during MRD may provide resistance to the surrounding microenvironment or treatments. Combining CNV data, histone marks, and transcriptomic gene expression signatures with Gene Ontology enrichment analysis,we identified the potential functional roles of these mutated genes and gained insights into the pathways involved in MRD. Furthermore, by comparing "murine MRD genes"with corresponding human disease data from public databases, we identified common features related to disease progression. Proteomic analysis, integrated with multi-omics genetic investigations, revealed a distinct protein signature in dormant cells with minimal involvement of genetic mechanisms. Pathway enrichment analysis pointed to the metabolic, differentiation, and cytoskeletal remodeling processes involved in MRD. Ultimately, we identified 11 proteins that were differentially expressed in dormant cells across both types of pathology. Conclusions : Our research highlights the intricate nature of tumor dormancy, involving both genetic and non-genetic elements. Through the comparison of genomic,transcriptomic, proteomic, and epigenomic data, we deliver an extensive overview of the molecular landscape associated with minimal residual disease. These findings laya solid groundwork for future studies and suggest promising directions for developing targeted therapies for MRD in leukemia and melanoma patients. This underscores the necessity of incorporating both genetic and non-genetic factors into treatment strategies
Arbogast, Thomas. "Apport des modèles murins à la compréhension des maladies associées à des variations du nombre de copies : monosomie 21 partielle et délétions et duplications des régions 16p11.2 et 17q21.31." Thesis, Strasbourg, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014STRAJ027/document.
Full textCopy number variations (CNVs) include deletions and duplications of chromosomal regions ranging in size from 50bp to several Mb. Since 2005, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have associated some large CNVs to syndromic diseases linked to intellectual disability including DiGeorge, Williams, Angelman syndroms, etc. Depending on the gene density of the region of interest and the variability of symptoms, the study of the pathophysiology of syndromes can be extremely complex. Mouse modeling show many advantages for the identification of candidate genes and the understanding of molecular mechanisms associated with these diseases.The work presented in this manuscript consists of the characterization of mouse models of five syndromic diseases associated with CNVs: partial monosomy 21 and rearrangements of 16p11.2 and 17q21.31 regions. Anatomical, metabolic and behavioral characterizations of animals allowed us to evaluate a broad number of parameters associated with human phenotypes. We also performed electrophysiological and transcriptomic analysis focusing our investigation on the hippocampus which has a major role in learning and memory processes. This project is part of a wider perspective which is the identification of candidate genes for the different phenotypes we observe in the mouse and the development of first treatment strategies which can potentially lead to the improvement of cognitive capacity of patients
Mouka, Aurélie. "Analyse des variations du nombre de copies d'ADN dans une cohorte d'hommes infertiles et génération de modèles génétiques d’étude de la méiose à partir de cellules iPS de patients infertiles." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017SACLS300/document.
Full textInfertility represents a major public health problem and concerns 10 to 15% of couples in the general population. A male factor is responsible for the infertility of the couple in about half of all cases. In approximately 30% of them, the etiology remains unexplained.The first working axis concerned the molecular study of a cohort of infertile patients (nonobstructiveazoospermia/ cryptozoospermia and disorder of the sex development or DSD) for whom analyses of standard karyotype and/or microdeletions of AZF regions were not able to explain the phenotype. The impact of copy number variations of DNA (CNVs) detected by comparative genomic hybridization (CGH-array) is poorly documented. A custom design 400K micoarray, genome-wide and enriched on a wide panel of 445 genes linked with infertility and DSD has been achieved. This array allowed the identification of 171 CNVs of interest.These results underline the potential of this design for diagnosis of male infertility. The second objective of this work was the in vitro modelisation of male infertility in a context of genetic abnormality. For that purpose, human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) were generated from erythroblasts by means of not integrative Sendaï virus, in two patients carrying genetic abnormalities (complex chromosomal rearrangement and 46,XX-SRY negative karyotype associated with AMH gene mutation). Secondly, functionality of hiPSCs generated was tested by germ cells in vitro differentiation. Primordial germ cell (PGC) stage was successfully obtained. Cells expressed key PGC markers such as SOX17. The perspectives of this work will be to continuethe germinal differentiation towards more mature stages and so to be able studying the meiotic process in a context of genetic abnormality
Martin, Gabriel. "Facteurs de risques de développer une maladie auto-immune chez les hommes? : cas particulier de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017AIXM0562/document.
Full textFew men are affected by autoimmune diseases (AID), diseases where the immune response is very strong and attacks the host. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease, follows this rule with 3 women affected for 1 man. In this thesis, we analyse gender differences and the reasons for such bias. Based on observations in animals, we wondered whether the rare men with RA have an increased copy number of a gene involved in the immune response and carried by the X chromosome (Chr). Unlike women, men have only one X Chr and one copy of this gene. However, we showed by different techniques that these patients had 10% of cells carrying 2 copies of this gene, and that this increase came from cells with 2 X Chr. Our research emphasizes the importance of the X Chr in autoimmunity and opens up a new field of investigation for men with AID
Khacharem, Aimen. "Apprentissage de Scènes de Football Animées : Effet des Designs Pédagogiques et de L'expertise." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013AIXM4113.
Full textHow instructional animations should be designed in order to enhance learning? What factors need to be taken into account in the design of animations? Recent advances in computer-based instruction have made it possible to produce dynamic visualizations such as animations to depict dynamic information that change over time and space. However, there has been increasing evidence accumulated that animations often impose significant working memory demands resulting in decreased learning outcomes. Based on a cognitive load perspective, in this thesis, we tried to effectively manage cognitive load imposed by soccer animations through the use of different forms of instructional designs. The results indicated significant interactions between these instructional designs and levels of player expertise, leading to the phenomenon known as the expertise reversal effect. According to this effect, the instructional designs that are effective for novice players may become ineffective or even detrimental for expert players. The findings argue for the importance of tailoring instructional designs to changing levels of player expertise
Alirol, Servane. "Etude génétique du complexe synaptique lié au récepteur NMDA et caractérisation de modèles à complexité variable dans l'autisme." Thesis, Tours, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015TOUR3303/document.
Full textAutism is a developmental disorder of the central nervous system defined by impairments in social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Its prevalence is currently estimated at around 1% in the general population. Autism is characterized by a wide heterogeneity at both phenotypic and genetic level. To date, more than 300 candidate genes were characterized either by copy number variations (CNV) and/or nucleotide variations (SNV). Their identification has highlighted a significant contribution of de novo mutations, as well as the involvement of targeted pathophysiological pathways, particularly post-synaptic density (PSD)
Saliba, Joseph. "Modélisation des néoplasmes myéloprolifératifs sporadiques et familiaux avec les cellules de patients induites à la pluripotence." Thesis, Paris 11, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013PA11T061.
Full textMyeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are clonal hematologic diseases which lead to an overproduction of blood cells. The affected myeloid lineage depends on the type of MPN. JAK2V617F is the most predominant mutation in MPN and can be associated with various sporadic and familial cases.One main issue to address in MPN is to understand how a single mutation JAK2V617F can give rise to several diseases. Our hypothesis is that this phenotypic heterogeneity might be due to the JAK2V617F gene dosage. Another goal is to identify the genetic cause of familial MPN.For these reasons, we modeled sporadic and familial MPN cases with iPS technology. This approach allowed us i) to compare the impact of heterozygous and homozygous JAK2V617F mutation on hematopoiesis and ii) to get insight into the effects of a 5 genes duplication that we identified as a susceptibility locus uncovered by a genetic approach in 2 families.In the first part of the work concerning sporadic MPN modeling, we showed that JAK2V617F increases iPS myeloid potential. Furthermore, we showed a marked difference in the TPO and EPO hypersensitivity between heterozygous and homozygous JAK2V617F iPS cell lines that could be linked to the difference between PV and ET. In the second part of the work, we demonstrated a specific phenotype due to the sole duplication. This model will allow us to identify the gene(s) responsible of the phenotype. This study brings the proof of concept that iPS can be used for sporadic and familial MPN modeling and drug screening
Marenne, Gaëlle. "Statistical Methods to Combine SPN and CNV Information in Genome-Wide Association Studies : An Application to Bladder Cancer." Thesis, Paris 11, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012PA11T046.
Full textCopy number variations (CNVs) are losses or gains of DNA sequences that may play a role in specific disease susceptibility. CNVs can be detected by high-resolution SNP-arrays through the analysis of allele intensities with CNV calling algorithms such as CNVpartition, PennCNV and QuantiSNP. In this thesis, we identified and assessed the performances of available tools for CNV calling and for association testing, at the genome-wide level. We also investigatedassociation strategies that combine information on both the allele and the number of copies for SNPs located in CNV regions. We applied these tools to conduct a genome-wide association study with CNV using data from the Spanish Bladder Cancer (SBC)/EPICURO Study generated by the Illumina 1M SNP-array. Our results showed a low reliability and a low sensitivity of the investigated CNV calling algorithms applied to SNP-array data. The GSTM1 locus shows a very frequent CNV that is associated with bladder cancer (BC) risk. We reported that the calling algorithms performed very poorly in identifying this CNV. We proposed using allele intensity measures (LRR) as a screening step to assess association as it allowed the detection of the GSTM1 CNV association with BC. To combine the allele and the number of copies for SNPs located in CNV regions, we investigated several strategies of association testing and we showed that the more powerfulone used a two-term model with the sum and the difference of the number of copies of both alleles. Finally, by applying these strategies to the (SBC)/EPICURO Study, we identified CNV regions potentially associated with BC risk, as well as SNPs for which both the allele and the number of copies could be involved in BC risk
Zeribi, Abderrahim. "Contribution différentielle des variations du nombre de copies aux troubles du spectre autistique et aux traits cognitifs." Thèse, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/21376.
Full textHe, Qin. "Genetic contribution to the aggregation of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in multiplex consanguineous Pakistani pedigrees." Thèse, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/21840.
Full textMoreau, Clara. "Mapping genome-wide neuropsychiatric mutation effects on functional brain connectivity : c opy number variants delineate dimensions contributing to autism and schizophrenia." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/24592.
Full textResearch on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia (SZ) has mainly adopted a ‘top-down’ approach, starting from psychiatric diagnosis, and moving to intermediate brain phenotypes and underlying genetic factors. Recent cross-disorder studies have raised questions about diagnostic boundaries and pleiotropic mechanisms. By contrast, the recruitment of groups based on the presence of a genetic risk factor allows for the investigation of molecular pathways related to a particular risk for neuropsychiatric conditions (NPs). Copy number variants (CNVs, loss or gain of a DNA segment), which confer high risk for NPs are natural candidates to conduct such bottom-up approaches. Because CNVs have a similar range of adverse effects on NPs, we hypothesized that entire classes of CNVs may converge upon shared connectivity dimensions contributing to mental illness. Resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) studies have provided critical insight into the architecture of brain networks involved in NPs, but so far only a few studies have investigated networks modulated by CNVs. We aimed at 1) Delineating the effects of neuropsychiatric variants on functional connectivity (FC), 2) Investigating whether the alterations associated with CNVs are also found among idiopathic psychiatric populations, 3) Testing whether deletions reorganize FC along general dimensions, irrespective of their localization in the genome. We gathered rsfMRI data on 502 carriers of eight NP-CNVs (high-risk), four CNVs without prior association to NPs as well as carriers of eight scarcer NP-CNVs. We also analyzed 756 subjects with idiopathic ASD, SZ, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and 5,377 controls. Connectome-wide analyses showed a positive gene dosage effect for the 22q11.2 and 1q21.1 CNVs, and a negative association for the 16p11.2 CNV. The effect size of CNVs on relative FC (mean-connectivity adjusted) was correlated with the known level of NP-risk conferred by CNVs. Consistent with results on cognition, we also reported that deletions had a larger effect size on FC than duplications. We identified similarities between high-risk CNV profiles and the connectivity architecture of individuals with NPs. The level of similarity was associated with mutation severity and was strongest in SZ, followed by ASD, and ADHD. The similarity was driven by the thalamus, and the posterior cingulate cortex, previously identified as hubs in transdiagnostic psychiatric studies. These results raised questions about shared mechanisms across CNVs. By comparing deletions at the 16p11.2 and 22q11.2 loci, we identified similarities at the connectivity, and at the gene expression level. We extended this work by pooling all deletions available for analysis. We asked if connectivity alterations were associated with the severity of deletions scored using pLI, a measure of intolerance to haploinsufficiency. The haploinsufficiency profile involved the thalamus, anterior cingulate cortex, and somatomotor network and was correlated with lower general intelligence and higher autism severity scores in 3 unselected and disease cohorts. An exploratory factor analysis confirmed the contribution of these regions to three latent components shared across CNVs and NPs. Our results open new avenues for understanding polygenicity in psychiatric conditions, and the pleiotropic effect of CNVs on cognition and on risk for neuropsychiatric disorders.
D'Amours, Guylaine. "Évaluation du caryotype moléculaire en tant qu’outil diagnostique chez les enfants avec déficience intellectuelle et/ou malformations congénitales." Thèse, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/10255.
Full textMolecular karyotyping identifies a CNV in 10-14% of individuals affected with intellectual disability and/or congenital abnormalities. Therefore, it is now the first-tier analysis for these patients. However, the diagnostic yield is not as clear in the prenatal context, and the risk of pregnancy termination makes the detection of variants of uncertain clinical significance particularly problematic. We tested 49 fetuses with major malformations and a normal karyotype, using a pangenomic CGH array, and obtained a diagnosis in 8.2% of cases. Furthermore, high-resolution microarrays combining molecular karyotyping and SNP genotyping were recently introduced on the market. In addition to identifying CNVs, these platforms detect LOHs, which can indicate the presence of a homozygous mutation or of uniparental disomy. Since these abnormalities can be associated with intellectual disability or congenital abnormalities, their detection is of particular interest for patients whose phenotype remains unexplained. However, the diagnostic yield obtained with these platforms is not confirmed, and the real clinical value of LOH detection is not yet established. We tested 21 children affected with intellectual disability for whom standard genetic analyses failed to provide a diagnosis, and were able to increase the diagnostic yield from 14.3% to 28.6% as a result of the information provided by LOHs. This study shows the clinical usefulness of pangenomic CGH arrays in fetuses with malformation(s), as well as that of SNP arrays in children with intellectual disability.