CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – CENTOGENE N.V. (NASDAQ:CNTG), a life science company specializing in rare and neurodegenerative diseases, has revealed insights into human pre-T cell receptor alpha (pre-TCRα) deficiency through a study published in Science. The research, in collaboration with global institutions, sheds light on the condition known to cause infection, lymphoproliferation, and autoimmune diseases.
The study focused on the critical role of the pre-TCRα chain in the development of αβ T cells, a lineage of adaptive immunity. Findings suggest that complete pre-TCRα deficiency is rare and its clinical manifestations often delayed until adulthood, indicating possible alternative pathways for αβ T cell development. Additionally, a partial form of this deficiency is more common than previously thought, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, affecting approximately 1 in 4,000 individuals and potentially leading to autoimmunity.
CENTOGENE’s Chief Medical and Genomic Officer, Prof. Peter Bauer, emphasized the study’s contribution to understanding pre-TCRα deficiency. The research, coinciding with Rare Disease Day, demonstrates that while individual conditions may be rare, collectively they affect a significant patient population. CENTOGENE’s Biodatabank, a comprehensive multiomic data repository, was instrumental in establishing the link between partial pre-TCRα deficiency and autoimmunity.
Christian Beetz, Senior Director of Genomic Innovation at CENTOGENE, highlighted the previously unknown impact of pre-TCRα deficiency. The company’s genomic and phenotypic analyses have deepened the understanding of genetic variants and their effects on health, potentially improving future patient diagnosis and treatment.
The collaborative effort, including contributions from Dr. Vivien Béziat and Dr. Jean-Laurent Casanova of the Laboratory of Human Genetics of Infectious Diseases, underscores the power of cross-institutional research in advancing medical knowledge.
CENTOGENE, founded in 2006, is dedicated to providing life-changing answers through integrated multiomic technologies and has contributed to over 285 peer-reviewed publications. The company continues to foster partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry to accelerate drug discovery and development for rare diseases.
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