| Title: | Ribosomal DNA copy number variation associates with hematological profiles and renal function in the UK Biobank |
| Journal: | Cell Genomics |
| Published: | 14 May 2024 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38749448/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xgen.2024.100562 |
| URL: | http://www.cell.com/article/S2666979X24001289/pdf |
Publication 12083
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Abstract
The phenotypic impact of genetic variation of repetitive features in the human genome is currently understudied. One such feature is the multi-copy 47S ribosomal DNA (rDNA) that codes for rRNA components of the ribosome. Here, we present an analysis of rDNA copy number (CN) variation in the UK Biobank (UKB). From the first release of UKB whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data, a discovery analysis in White British individuals reveals that rDNA CN associates with altered counts of specific blood cell subtypes, such as neutrophils, and with the estimated glomerular filtration rate, a marker of kidney function. Similar trends are observed in other ancestries. A range of analyses argue against reverse causality or common confounder effects, and all core results replicate in the second UKB WGS release. Our work demonstrates that rDNA CN is a genetic influence on trait variance in humans.</p>
3 Authors
- Francisco Rodriguez-Algarra
- David M. Evans
- Vardhman K. Rakyan
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
|---|---|
| 83271 | The impact of Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) copy number on birth weight and adult obesity |
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