A Korean pangenome reference of 14 healthy individuals supports structural variant analysis in disease genomes
Dong-Hyun Shin, Jongbum Jeon, Soobok Joe, Yeonsu Jeon, Jin Ok Yang, Jihun Bhak, Sun Ah Baek, Gabin Byun, Eun-Seok Shin, Yoonsung Kwon, Hyoung-Jin Choi, Jong-Hwan Kim, Keeok Haam, Jinseon Yoo, Kyu Jin Song, , Jong Bhak
The paper constructs a Korean pangenome reference (K-PanRef) from 14 healthy individuals and demonstrates its utility in identifying disease-relevant structural variants in early-onset myocardial infarction samples.
medRxiv · Jul 9, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine