Binata Marik

Harvard Medical School, Surgery, Post-Doc

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Department of Anatomy, Alumna

Boston Children's Hospital, Vascular Biology, Post-Doc

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Binata Marik did PhD in human genetics and postdoctoral research in immunology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. She has done Masters in Biotechnology from AIIMS, New Delhi, India. She has an expertise in Pediatric Genetics and Cytogenetics. She has worked on “Genetics of refractory rickets” during her Ph.D and "Complement mediated hemolytic uremic syndrome" in her postdoctoral training. She knows the laboratory techniques used for human genetics and molecular biology research such as DNA isolation, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Agarose gel electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel electrophoresis (PAGE), Sanger sequencing, Whole exome sequencing, ELISA, Western blotting, Karyotyping and FISH from peripheral blood leukocytes. She has knowledge in bioinformatics and knows how to analyze the data of exome sequencing, predict the pathogenicity of the genetic variations and protein modelling.

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Role of the HLA‐G regulatory region polymorphisms in idiopathic recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA)

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology

Problem: HLA-G polymorphisms have a functional impact on its expression and may cause a breakdown... more Problem: HLA-G polymorphisms have a functional impact on its expression and may cause a breakdown of maternal tolerance towards the semi-allogenic fetus, resulting in recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA). This study reports on the association of HLA-G regulatory region polymorphisms with idiopathic RSA. Methods: Seventy-five couples with ≥2 spontaneous abortions were recruited in comparison to 75 healthy couples who had normal pregnancies. About 5 mL of blood samples were collected from all the participants, and DNA was extracted. Screening of HLA-G 5′-upstream regulatory region (5′-URR) was done by direct sequencing in 50 each of RSA and healthy couples, respectively. The 14 bp deletion/insertion polymorphism in the 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) was genotyped in 75 each of RSA and healthy couples, respectively, by PCR amplification of HLA-G exon 8. MedCalc, Graph-Pad Prism, Haploview, PLINK, and multifactor dimensionality reduction were used to analyze the data.

A Qualitative Assessment among Personnel Working in Community-Led Development Program Settings Regarding Sexualized Substance Use

Brain Sciences, 2022

Sexualized substance use (SSU) is the practice of psychotropic substance use before or during sex... more Sexualized substance use (SSU) is the practice of psychotropic substance use before or
during sex to increase sexual pleasure. The growing use of SSU has a strong association with
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Community health mobilizers (CHMs) are agents who assist in
decreasing the global burden of disease in the communities they serve. They work as unit managers,
counselors, or field workers. The managers and counselors have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree,
and field workers have a minimum of a higher secondary education. This study aimed to qualitatively
assess the knowledge gaps regarding SSU among CHMs. In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted
in New Delhi, India with nineteen CHMs. Majority of the CHMs were men (n = 9, 47%) followed
by transgender (TG) persons (TG females n = 5, 26.3%; TG males n = 1, 5.2%), and women (n = 4,
21.1%). Knowledge gaps were identified among the CHMs regarding different types of sexualized
substances, drug procurement, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection prevention, and
complex health issues associated with SSU. It suggested the need for periodic workshops and training
for upgradation of existing knowledge and practices among the CHMs. This formative research may
help social scientists to develop protocols for conducting multi-centric, community-based studies
across the country for further validation and exploration.

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A Qualitative Assessment Among Personnel Working In Community-Led Development Programme Settings Regarding Sexualized Substance Use

Sexualized substance use (SSU) is the practice of psychotropic substance usage, before or during ... more Sexualized substance use (SSU) is the practice of psychotropic substance usage, before or during sexual intercourse in order to increase sexual pleasure and arousal. It has a strong association with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The present study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community health mobilizers about SSU through qualitative approach. Methodology: In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with a total of nineteen community health mobilizers engaged in counselling of sexualized substance users. A semi-structured open-ended questionnaire with socio-demographic information and probes related to SSU was administered. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection. Results: Gender-wise distribution indicated that 47% of the community mobilizers are men, followed by transgender persons (32%), and women (21%). Responses of participants highlighted that alcohol consumption was the most observed form of SSU. The findin...

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Genetic and clinical profile of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets

European Journal of Medical Genetics

Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes... more Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes, that include entities like classic hypophosphatemic rickets (FGF23 related), Dent disease, Fanconi syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Hypophosphatemia is a feature in all these forms. The diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical, biochemical and radiological features, but genetic testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. We screened 66 patients with hypophosphatemic rickets referred to this center between May 2015 and July 2019 using whole exome sequencing (WES) in addition to the measurement of their intact serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels. WES revealed 36 pathogenic and 28 likely pathogenic variants in 16 different genes (PHEX, FGF23, DMP1, ENPP1, CLCN5, CTNS, SLC2A2, GATM, SLC34A1, EHHADH, SLC4A1, ATP6V1B1, ATP6V0A4, CYP27B1, VDR and FGFR1) in 63 patients which helped differentiate between the various forms of hypophosphatemic rickets. Intact serum FGF23 levels were significantly higher in patients with variations in PHEX, FGF23, DMP1 or ENPP1 genes. The major genetic causes of rickets were classic hypophosphatemic rickets with elevated FGF23 levels, distal renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Based on the present results, we propose a customized gene panel for targeted exome sequencing, which will be useful for confirming the diagnosis in most patients with hypophosphatemic rickets. Keywords: Fibroblast growth factor 23; Gene panel; Genetic testing; Hypophosphatemia; Whole exome sequencing.

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Anti-factor H antibody associated hemolytic uremic syndrome following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pediatric Nephrology, 2022

Background The pathogenesis of autoantibody generation in anti-factor H (FH) antibody associated ... more Background The pathogenesis of autoantibody generation in anti-factor H (FH) antibody associated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is unknown and is perhaps triggered by an infectious or environmental agent. We observed an unusual increase of patients with anti-FH antibody associated aHUS coinciding with the second pandemic wave in New Delhi and suspected that SARS-CoV-2 infection might be a potential trigger. Methods We screened for SARS-CoV-2 infection using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and serology in 13 consecutive patients with anti-FH antibody associated aHUS during the past year in New Delhi. Results We report 5 patients, 4-13 years old, who presented with a febrile illness without respiratory symptoms during the second pandemic wave. Of these, 3 patients presented with a relapse 25-85 months following the initial episode of aHUS. SARS-CoV-2 was detected by RT-PCR in 1 patient and by serology in 4 patients (median titer 47.1 cutoff index). Patients had high titers of anti-FH antibodies (median 2,300 AU/ml). Genetic studies, done in 3 of the 5 patients, showed homozygous CFHR1 deletion without other significant genetic abnormalities. Specific management comprised plasma exchanges and oral prednisolone, combined with either cyclophosphamide or mycophenolate mofetil. At median followup of 3.3 months, the estimated glomerular filtration rate in 4 patients ranged from 62 to 110 ml/min/1.73 m 2 ; one patient was dialysis-dependent. Conclusion Increased vigilance is required during the pandemic, especially in patients with anti-FH associated aHUS, who might relapse despite quiescent disease for a prolonged period.

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Genetic and clinical profile of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets

European Journal of Medical Genetics, Jun 21, 2022

Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes... more Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes, that include entities like classic hypophosphatemic rickets (FGF23 related), Dent disease, Fanconi syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Hypophosphatemia is a feature in all these forms. The diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical, biochemical and radiological features, but genetic testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. We screened 66 patients with hypophosphatemic rickets referred to this center between May 2015 and July 2019 using whole exome sequencing (WES) in addition to the measurement of their intact serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels. WES revealed 36 pathogenic and 28 likely pathogenic variants in 16 different genes (PHEX, FGF23, DMP1, ENPP1, CLCN5, CTNS, SLC2A2, GATM, SLC34A1, EHHADH, SLC4A1, ATP6V1B1, ATP6V0A4, CYP27B1, VDR and FGFR1) in 63 patients which helped differentiate between the various forms of hypophosphatemic rickets. Intact serum FGF23 levels were significantly higher in patients with variations in PHEX, FGF23, DMP1 or ENPP1 genes. The major genetic causes of rickets were classic hypophosphatemic rickets with elevated FGF23 levels, distal renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Based on the present results, we propose a customized gene panel for targeted exome sequencing, which will be useful for confirming the diagnosis in most patients with hypophosphatemic rickets.
Keywords: Fibroblast growth factor 23; Gene panel; Genetic testing; Hypophosphatemia; Whole exome sequencing.

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Anti-factor H antibody associated hemolytic uremic syndrome following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pediatric Nephrology, 2022

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$Research paper thumbnail of Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel PHEX Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update$

Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel PHEX Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update

Journal of Pediatric Genetics, Jan 28, 2018

Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and ... more Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and adequate dietary calcium and phosphorus. Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets is one of the major forms of refractory rickets in Indian children and caused due to mutations in the PHEX , FGF23 , DMP1 , ENPP1 , and SLC34A3 genes. This is the first study in India on a large number of patients reporting on mutational screening of the PHEX gene. Direct sequencing in 37 patients with refractory rickets revealed eight mutations in 13 patients of which 1 was nonsense, 2 were deletions, 1 was a deletion-insertion, and 4 were missense mutations. Of these mutations, four (c.566_567 delAG, c.651_654delACAT, c.1337delinsAATAA, and c.2048T > A) were novel mutations. This article discusses the mutations in Indian patients, collates information on the genetic causes of refractory rickets, and emphasizes the significance of genetic testing for precise diagnosis, timely treatment, and management of the condition, especially in developing countries.

Keywords: PHEX; genetic disorder; genetic testing; hypophosphatemic rickets; mutation.

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Journal of pediatric genetics, 2018

Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and ... more Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and adequate dietary calcium and phosphorus. Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets is one of the major forms of refractory rickets in Indian children and caused due to mutations in the , , , , and genes. This is the first study in India on a large number of patients reporting on mutational screening of the gene. Direct sequencing in 37 patients with refractory rickets revealed eight mutations in 13 patients of which 1 was nonsense, 2 were deletions, 1 was a deletion-insertion, and 4 were missense mutations. Of these mutations, four (c.566_567 delAG, c.651_654delACAT, c.1337delinsAATAA, and c.2048T > A) were novel mutations. This article discusses the mutations in Indian patients, collates information on the genetic causes of refractory rickets, and emphasizes the significance of genetic testing for precise diagnosis, timely treatment, and management of the condition, especially in developin...

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Journal of Pediatric Genetics, Jan 28, 2018

Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and ... more Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and adequate dietary calcium and phosphorus. Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets is one of the major forms of refractory rickets in Indian children and caused due to mutations in the , , , , and genes. This is the first study in India on a large number of patients reporting on mutational screening of the gene. Direct sequencing in 37 patients with refractory rickets revealed eight mutations in 13 patients of which 1 was nonsense, 2 were deletions, 1 was a deletion-insertion, and 4 were missense mutations. Of these mutations, four (c.566_567 delAG, c.651_654delACAT, c.1337delinsAATAA, and c.2048T &gt; A) were novel mutations. This article discusses the mutations in Indian patients, collates information on the genetic causes of refractory rickets, and emphasizes the significance of genetic testing for precise diagnosis, timely treatment, and management of the condition, especially in developing countries.

Role of the HLA‐G regulatory region polymorphisms in idiopathic recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA)

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology

A Qualitative Assessment among Personnel Working in Community-Led Development Program Settings Regarding Sexualized Substance Use

Brain Sciences, 2022

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A Qualitative Assessment Among Personnel Working In Community-Led Development Programme Settings Regarding Sexualized Substance Use

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Genetic and clinical profile of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets

European Journal of Medical Genetics

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Anti-factor H antibody associated hemolytic uremic syndrome following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pediatric Nephrology, 2022

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Genetic and clinical profile of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets

European Journal of Medical Genetics, Jun 21, 2022

Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes... more Nutritional vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause of rickets followed by genetic causes, that include entities like classic hypophosphatemic rickets (FGF23 related), Dent disease, Fanconi syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Hypophosphatemia is a feature in all these forms. The diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical, biochemical and radiological features, but genetic testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. We screened 66 patients with hypophosphatemic rickets referred to this center between May 2015 and July 2019 using whole exome sequencing (WES) in addition to the measurement of their intact serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels. WES revealed 36 pathogenic and 28 likely pathogenic variants in 16 different genes (PHEX, FGF23, DMP1, ENPP1, CLCN5, CTNS, SLC2A2, GATM, SLC34A1, EHHADH, SLC4A1, ATP6V1B1, ATP6V0A4, CYP27B1, VDR and FGFR1) in 63 patients which helped differentiate between the various forms of hypophosphatemic rickets. Intact serum FGF23 levels were significantly higher in patients with variations in PHEX, FGF23, DMP1 or ENPP1 genes. The major genetic causes of rickets were classic hypophosphatemic rickets with elevated FGF23 levels, distal renal tubular acidosis, and vitamin D dependent rickets. Based on the present results, we propose a customized gene panel for targeted exome sequencing, which will be useful for confirming the diagnosis in most patients with hypophosphatemic rickets.
Keywords: Fibroblast growth factor 23; Gene panel; Genetic testing; Hypophosphatemia; Whole exome sequencing.

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Anti-factor H antibody associated hemolytic uremic syndrome following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pediatric Nephrology, 2022

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$Research paper thumbnail of Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel PHEX Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update$

Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel PHEX Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update

Journal of Pediatric Genetics, Jan 28, 2018

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$Research paper thumbnail of {"__content__"=>"Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update.", "i"=>{"__content__"=>"PHEX"}}$

{"__content__"=>"Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update.", "i"=>{"__content__"=>"PHEX"}}

Journal of pediatric genetics, 2018

Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and ... more Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and adequate dietary calcium and phosphorus. Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets is one of the major forms of refractory rickets in Indian children and caused due to mutations in the , , , , and genes. This is the first study in India on a large number of patients reporting on mutational screening of the gene. Direct sequencing in 37 patients with refractory rickets revealed eight mutations in 13 patients of which 1 was nonsense, 2 were deletions, 1 was a deletion-insertion, and 4 were missense mutations. Of these mutations, four (c.566_567 delAG, c.651_654delACAT, c.1337delinsAATAA, and c.2048T > A) were novel mutations. This article discusses the mutations in Indian patients, collates information on the genetic causes of refractory rickets, and emphasizes the significance of genetic testing for precise diagnosis, timely treatment, and management of the condition, especially in developin...

$Research paper thumbnail of {"__content__"=>"Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update.", "i"=>{"__content__"=>"PHEX"}}$

{"__content__"=>"Genetics of Refractory Rickets: Identification of Novel Mutations in Indian Patients and a Literature Update.", "i"=>{"__content__"=>"PHEX"}}

Journal of Pediatric Genetics, Jan 28, 2018

Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and ... more Refractory rickets is a genetic disorder that cannot be treated by vitamin D supplementation and adequate dietary calcium and phosphorus. Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets is one of the major forms of refractory rickets in Indian children and caused due to mutations in the , , , , and genes. This is the first study in India on a large number of patients reporting on mutational screening of the gene. Direct sequencing in 37 patients with refractory rickets revealed eight mutations in 13 patients of which 1 was nonsense, 2 were deletions, 1 was a deletion-insertion, and 4 were missense mutations. Of these mutations, four (c.566_567 delAG, c.651_654delACAT, c.1337delinsAATAA, and c.2048T &gt; A) were novel mutations. This article discusses the mutations in Indian patients, collates information on the genetic causes of refractory rickets, and emphasizes the significance of genetic testing for precise diagnosis, timely treatment, and management of the condition, especially in developing countries.

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