Exome sequencing identifies known and candidate genes in hearing impairment in Cameroon

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Authors

Ambroise Wonkam · Johns Hopkins University

Edmond Wonkam-Tingang · National Human Genome Research Institute

Abdoulaye Yalcouyé · Johns Hopkins University

Jean Jacques N. Noubiap · University of San Francisco

Seraphin Nguefack · Université de Yaoundé I

Valentina Josiane Ngo Bitoungui · Université de Dschang

Lettilia Xhakaza · Johns Hopkins University

Kalinka Popel

Abstract

This study reports a high diagnostic rate using WES for HI and highlights the opportunity for variant and gene discoveries in African populations. These findings inform the prospects for gene therapy in HI.

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Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics Vestibular and auditory disorders Voice and Speech Disorders

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Published in: Communications Medicine

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-026-01529-2

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Exome sequencing identifies known and candidate genes in hearing impairment in Cameroon

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