Downloads provided by UsageCounts
Abstract Introduction Currently, strategies for improving alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) diagnosis are needed. Here we report the performance of a multinational multiplex-based genotyping test on dried blood spots and buccal swabs sent by post or courier and with web registration for subjects with suspected AATD in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, and Turkey. Methods This was an observational, cross-sectional analysis of samples from patients with suspected AATD from March 2018 to January 2022. Samples were coded on a web platform and sent by post or courier to the central laboratory in Northern Spain. Allele-specific genotyping for the 14 most common mutations was carried out with the A1AT Genotyping Test (Progenika-Grifols, Spain). SERPINA1 gene sequencing was performed if none of the mutations were found or one variant was detected in heterozygous status and the AAT serum level was < 60 mg/dl, or if requested by the clinician in charge. Results The study included 30,827 samples: 30,458 (94.7%) with final results after direct genotyping and 369 (1.1%) with additional gene sequencing. Only 0.3% of the samples were not processed due to their poor quality. The prevalence of the most frequent allele combinations was MS 14.7%, MZ 8.6%, SS 1.9%, SZ 1.9%, and ZZ 0.9%. Additionally, 70 cases with new mutations were identified. Family screening was conducted in 2.5% of the samples. Samples from patients with respiratory diseases other than COPD, including poorly controlled asthma or bronchiectasis, also presented AATD mutations. Conclusions Our results confirm the viability of this diagnostic system for genotyping AATD conducted simultaneously in different countries. The system has proved satisfactory and can improve the timely diagnosis of AATD.
Genotyping, Genotype, Estudios transversales, ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades respiratorias::enfermedades pulmonares::enfermedades pulmonares obstructivas::enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, PHENOMENA AND PROCESSES::Genetic Phenomena::Genotype, Diagnosis, Buccal swab, Alpha1 antitrypsin defciency, Alfa 1-antitripsina, Other subheadings::Other subheadings::/diagnosis, DISEASES::Digestive System Diseases::Liver Diseases::alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Diseases of the respiratory system, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, Dried blood spots, Otros calificadores::Otros calificadores::/diagnóstico, Bronquiectasia, FENÓMENOS Y PROCESOS::fenómenos genéticos::genotipo, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Diagnosis, ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades respiratorias::enfermedades pulmonares::deficiencia de alfa 1-antitripsina, Humans, Genotip, Alleles, DISEASES::Respiratory Tract Diseases::Lung Diseases::Lung Diseases, Obstructive::Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, RC705-779, Mutación, Pulmons - Malalties obstructives, Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica, Diagnóstico, Research, Cross-Sectional Studies, Genes, alpha 1-Antitrypsin, Buccal swab, Feasibility Studies, Alelos
Genotyping, Genotype, Estudios transversales, ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades respiratorias::enfermedades pulmonares::enfermedades pulmonares obstructivas::enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, PHENOMENA AND PROCESSES::Genetic Phenomena::Genotype, Diagnosis, Buccal swab, Alpha1 antitrypsin defciency, Alfa 1-antitripsina, Other subheadings::Other subheadings::/diagnosis, DISEASES::Digestive System Diseases::Liver Diseases::alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Diseases of the respiratory system, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, Dried blood spots, Otros calificadores::Otros calificadores::/diagnóstico, Bronquiectasia, FENÓMENOS Y PROCESOS::fenómenos genéticos::genotipo, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Diagnosis, ENFERMEDADES::enfermedades respiratorias::enfermedades pulmonares::deficiencia de alfa 1-antitripsina, Humans, Genotip, Alleles, DISEASES::Respiratory Tract Diseases::Lung Diseases::Lung Diseases, Obstructive::Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, RC705-779, Mutación, Pulmons - Malalties obstructives, Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica, Diagnóstico, Research, Cross-Sectional Studies, Genes, alpha 1-Antitrypsin, Buccal swab, Feasibility Studies, Alelos
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 8 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% |
| views | 39 | |
| downloads | 57 |

Views provided by UsageCounts
Downloads provided by UsageCounts