<p>High-quality, regulatory-grade databases for precise genetic variant interpretation are critically needed for Chinese populations, where existing fragmented databases impede clinical effectiveness evaluations. We developed BRCA-CN, a consortium blockchain-based governance framework specifically designed for BRCA gene variant interpretation in Chinese populations. Our framework compiled 66,485 variants from 6,031 samples across six Chinese laboratories. A 15-expert panel conducted systematic variant curation using unified interpretation standards based on ACMG/AMP guidelines. Smart contracts ensured data integrity and accountability throughout the consensus process. After deduplication, we established a comprehensive database of 950 unique variants (BRCA1: 365, BRCA2: 585), completing consensus reviews for 607 sites with 462 achieving definitive interpretations. Comparison with ClinVar revealed 83.6% concordance, with AI validation (PrimateAI, REVEL, EVE) confirming high interpretation accuracy. The blockchain framework successfully enabled secure cross-institutional collaboration while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. BRCA-CN demonstrates the transformative potential of blockchain technology in genomic medicine, addressing critical challenges in data sharing, standardization, and regulatory oversight. This framework provides a robust foundation for clinical decision-making and establishes a replicable model for population-specific genomic databases. Access to the BRCA-CN portal, user guides, and test data is provided in the supplementary materials, available at:<a href="https://oxygen-chamber.mgi-tech.com/sdb2">https://oxygen-chamber.mgi-tech.com/sdb2</a></p>

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BRCA-CN: a blockchain-based framework to support public variant databases sharing in multi-center community for diagnostic reference and China regulatory science

  • Shoufang Qu,
  • Rongzhi Liu,
  • Shisen Li,
  • Chuanfeng Huang,
  • Yingqian Zhang,
  • Xuan Gao,
  • Pingping Dai,
  • Chao Xu,
  • Rutao Yang,
  • Xuchao Li,
  • Guojun Ouyang,
  • Kang Shao,
  • Xiaoyan Chang,
  • Feng Mu,
  • Meng Yang,
  • Jie Huang

摘要

High-quality, regulatory-grade databases for precise genetic variant interpretation are critically needed for Chinese populations, where existing fragmented databases impede clinical effectiveness evaluations. We developed BRCA-CN, a consortium blockchain-based governance framework specifically designed for BRCA gene variant interpretation in Chinese populations. Our framework compiled 66,485 variants from 6,031 samples across six Chinese laboratories. A 15-expert panel conducted systematic variant curation using unified interpretation standards based on ACMG/AMP guidelines. Smart contracts ensured data integrity and accountability throughout the consensus process. After deduplication, we established a comprehensive database of 950 unique variants (BRCA1: 365, BRCA2: 585), completing consensus reviews for 607 sites with 462 achieving definitive interpretations. Comparison with ClinVar revealed 83.6% concordance, with AI validation (PrimateAI, REVEL, EVE) confirming high interpretation accuracy. The blockchain framework successfully enabled secure cross-institutional collaboration while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. BRCA-CN demonstrates the transformative potential of blockchain technology in genomic medicine, addressing critical challenges in data sharing, standardization, and regulatory oversight. This framework provides a robust foundation for clinical decision-making and establishes a replicable model for population-specific genomic databases. Access to the BRCA-CN portal, user guides, and test data is provided in the supplementary materials, available at:https://oxygen-chamber.mgi-tech.com/sdb2