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Ozge Sidekli

University of Leicester

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Genetic & Genomic Medicine· 1 Genetics· 1 Genomics· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 3 Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:GWAS / association mapping· 1 Organism:human· 1 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 1

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Edward J. HolloxiD· 3 shared John W. OketchiD· 2 shared Kieran G. MeadeiD· 2 shared Seán FairiD· 2 shared Afra Alyassi· 1 shared Alessandro RomanoiD· 1 shared Amilcare BarcaiD· 1 shared Asalah Albahimah· 1 shared

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Genome-wide analysis of tandem repeat variation identifies SLC15A4 as a susceptibility gene for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

John W. Oketch, Asalah Albahimah, Amilcare Barca, Richard J. Allen, Nick R. G. Shrine, Bruno Walewski, Ozge Sidekli, Afra Alyassi, Alessandro Romano, Gisli R. Jenkins, Toby M. Maher, Philip L. Molyneaux, Iain D. Stewart, Tiziano Verri, Louise V. Wain, Edward J. Hollox

This study identifies SLC15A4 as a susceptibility gene for IPF through genome-wide analysis of tandem repeat variation, showing its role in gene expression and disease risk.

medRxiv · Nov 25, 2025 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine

β-defensin gene copy number variation in cattle

Ozge Sidekli, John W. Oketch, Seán Fair, Kieran G. Meade, Edward J. Hollox

This study identifies extensive β-defensin gene copy number variation in cattle, particularly DEFB103, and links it to fertility-related traits.

Royal Society Open Science · Oct 1, 2024Peer-reviewedGenetics

The role of β-defensin 103 (DEFB103) copy number variation in bull fertility

Ozge Sidekli, Edward J. Hollox, Seán Fair, Kieran G. Meade

The paper associates DEFB103 copy number variation with sperm motility, oviduct epithelium binding, and uterine gene expression, potentially affecting fertility outcomes in cattle.

bioRxiv · Aug 27, 2024 · PreprintGenomics