Whole genome sequencing of multiple myeloma identifies novel structural and non-coding mutations.

The coding region of the myeloma genome is well understood with key mutations having been identified. However, the non-coding regions of the myeloma genome are yet to be analyzed. Here we have performed whole genome sequencing of myeloma patient samples to identify structural abnormalities including chromothripsis and chromoplexy, as well as gene dysregulation through super-enhancer juxtaposition with key oncogenes. We have also identified non-coding region hotspots of mutation, especially in promoter regions, that affect gene expression.EGA study EGAS00001003164