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Mitochondrial DNA mosaicism in human somatic cells

Genomic alterations accumulate in the somatic cells throughout an individual’s lifetime. Recent sequencing studies have documented widespread mutations in the nuclear genome and the frequent clonal competition of normal cells carrying mutations. However, the landscape of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) heteroplasmy in normal human tissues is poorly understood. This study investigated the whole genome sequences (WGSs) of 2,096 clones established from non-neoplastic healthy single cells obtained from 31 donors. In addition, we analyzed 31 WGSs of neoplastic cells, including 12 clones established from adenomatous polyps from one individual with MUTYH-associated polyposis and 19 matched colorectal carcinomas from individuals who donated normal colorectal clones.

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Dataset ID Description Technology Samples
EGAD50000000373 Illumina NovaSeq 6000 823
Publications Citations
Mitochondrial DNA mosaicism in normal human somatic cells.
Nat Genet 56: 2024 1665-1677
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