Abstract
The determination of structural haplotypes at copy number variable regions can indicate the mechanisms responsible for changes in copy number, as well as explain the relationship between gene copy number and expression. However, obtaining spatial information at regions displaying extensive copy number variation, such as the DEFA1A3 locus, is complex, because of the difficulty in the phasing and assembly of these regions. The DEFA1A3 locus is intriguing in that it falls within a region of high linkage disequilibrium, despite its high variability in copy number (n = 3–16); hence, the mechanisms responsible for changes in copy number at this locus are unclear.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 614 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | BMC Genomics |
Volume | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |