X chromosome genetic data in a Spanish children cohort, dataset description and analysis pipeline

Sci Data. 2019 Jul 22;6(1):130. doi: 10.1038/s41597-019-0109-3.

Abstract

X chromosome genetic variation has been proposed as a potential source of missing heritability for many complex diseases, including obesity. Currently, there is a lack of public available genetic datasets incorporating X chromosome genotype data. Although several X chromosome-specific statistics have been developed, there is also a lack of readily available implementations for routine analysis. Here, we aimed: (1) to make public and describe a dataset incorporating phenotype and X chromosome genotype data from a cohort of 915 normal-weight, overweight and obese children, and (2) to deeply describe a whole implementation of the special X chromosome analytic process in genetics. Datasets and pipelines like this are crucial to get familiar with the steps in which X chromosome requires special attention and may raise awareness of the importance of this genomic region.

Publication types

  • Dataset
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chromosomes, Human, X / genetics*
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Overweight / genetics*
  • Pediatric Obesity / genetics*
  • Phenotype
  • Spain