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ArticleCancer research and treatment2025

Target-Enhanced Whole-Genome Sequencing Shows Clinical Validity Equivalent to Commercially Available Targeted Oncology Panel.

Sangmoon Lee, Jin Roh, Jun Sung Park, Islam Oguz Tuncay, Wonchul Lee, Jung-Ah Kim, Brian Baek-Lok Oh, Jong-Yeon Shin, Jeong Seok Lee, Young Seok Ju and 13 more

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Article in Cancer research and treatment, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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23 authors.

Sangmoon LeeInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Jin RohDepartment of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Jun Sung ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Islam Oguz TuncayInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Wonchul LeeInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Jung-Ah KimInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Brian Baek-Lok OhInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Jong-Yeon ShinInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Jeong Seok LeeInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Young Seok JuInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Ryul KimInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Seongyeol ParkInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Jaemo KooInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Hansol ParkInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Joonoh LimInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Erin Connolly-StrongInocras Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Tae-Hwan KimDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Yong Won ChoiDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Mi Sun AhnDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Hyun Woo LeeDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Seokhwi KimDepartment of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Jang-Hee KimDepartment of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Minsuk KwonDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.

Funding

Korea Health Industry Development InstituteMinistry of Health and Welfare HI23C1589Ministry of Health and Welfare HR22C1734Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea 2022R1F1A1074910
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCancer poses a significant global health challenge, demanding precise genomic testing for individualized treatment strategies. Targeted-panel sequencing (TPS) has improved personalized oncology but often lacks comprehensive coverage of crucial cancer alterations. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) addresses this gap, offering extensive genomic testing. This study demonstrates the medical potential of WGS. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study evaluates target-enhanced WGS (TE-WGS), a clinical-grade WGS method sequencing both cancer and matched normal tissues. Forty-nine patients with various solid cancer types underwent both TE-WGS and TruSight Oncology 500 (TSO500), one of the mainstream TPS approaches.

resultsTE-WGS detected all variants reported by TSO500 (100%, 498/498). A high correlation in variant allele fractions was observed between TE-WGS and TSO500 (r=0.978). Notably, 223 variants (44.8%) within the common set were discerned exclusively by TE-WGS in peripheral blood, suggesting their germline origin. Conversely, the remaining subset of 275 variants (55.2%) were not detected in peripheral blood using the TE-WGS, signifying them as bona fide somatic variants. Further, TE-WGS provided accurate copy number profiles, fusion genes, microsatellite instability, and homologous recombination deficiency scores, which were essential for clinical decision-making.

conclusionTE-WGS is a comprehensive approach in personalized oncology, matching TSO500's key biomarker detection capabilities. It uniquely identifies germline variants and genomic instability markers, offering additional clinical actions. Its adaptability and cost-effectiveness underscore its clinical utility, making TE-WGS a valuable tool in personalized cancer treatment.

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Biomarkers, TumorNeoplasmsWhole Genome SequencingDNA Copy Number VariationsFemaleHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrecision MedicineBiomarkers, TumorBiomarkersMutationNeoplasmsPrecision medicineWhole genome sequencing

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PMID39300929
PMCPMC12016826

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