title: Genetic biomarkers in aortopathy.
abstract: The field of aortopathy, in common with other genomic disorders, is undergoing a revolution. This is largely driven by the implementation of newer forms of genetic sequencing (massively parallel or next-generation sequencing). Advantages conferred by this technology include reduced costs, reduced sequencing time and the ability to simultaneously test multiple genes. This has a significant advantage in the identification of genes disrupted in heritable aortopathies. These advances are enabling scientists and clinicians to identify key molecular pathways; translating fundamental genetic findings into a better understanding of disease mechanisms is ultimately leading to effective treatments. In outlining contemporary knowledge of genetic biomarkers in aortopathy we seek to demonstrate that the era of genomically orientated decision-making is here.
authors.affiliation: NIHR Biomedical Research Unit in Cardiovascular Disease, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust & Imperial College London, BRU Cardiovascular Genetics Office, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP, UK. gillianrea@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rea
authors.forename: Fiona J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery; D005819:Genetic Markers; D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers