SOPHiA DDM™ for Pharmacogenomics

Follow the stars toward precision medicine

Embrace the next generation of pharmacogenomic analysis

Unlock the future of precision medicine with cutting-edge SOPHiA DDM technology powering NGS workflows, delivering unparalleled accuracy and ease.

Our pharmacogenomics applications were developed in collaboration with leading PGx experts to encompass CPIC and FDA recommendations. They quickly and accurately identify PGx-associated genomic variants of clinical significance, powered by the advanced analytics of the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform.

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Accurate CNV detection

CNVs are accurately detected by our MUSKAT algorithm alongside SNVs and Indels in a single experiment capable of detecting known and previously undetected variants.

A universal, scalable solution
Our decentralized, technology-agnostic application is compatible with a broad spectrum of laboratory equipment such as liquid handlers for automated library prep.
Efficient star allele calling

Major haplotypes (star alleles) for VIP genes according to PharmVar and PharmGKB are assigned and annotated with phenotypic consequences by our AI agent, STAR ANISE.

Comprehensive output files
Pharmacogenomics-specific output files include the full variant table, star allele results, phenotype information, quality metrics, alignment, and genotyping of selected variants in the Sample Check ID file.
Robust CYP2D6 assessment
Robust CYP2D6 assessment

CNVs, star alleles, and promoters/UTRs in CYP2D6 are accurately called, including information for CYP2D6/CYP2D7 pseudogene analysis.

Advanced analytical performance
Extensive expertise in probe design and data science ensures high sensitivity, specificity, on-target rates, and coverage uniformity.

Streamline your PGx variant detection and analysis workflow

Boost lab efficiency with an end-to-end pharmacogenomics NGS workflow. Perform next-generation sequencing in house, or leverage SOPHiA DDM Integrated Access Mode to tap into a global network of sequencing labs. All variant detection and interpretation steps are powered by the SOPHiA DDM Platform, giving you full control over your data and samples.

Easy library preparation and capture
  • 146 gene panel focused on actionability, curated by MSK experts and selected from MSK’s cancer genomic profiling assay, MSK-IMPACT®
  • Hybridization-based capture with deep sequencing (~20,000x)
  • Tailored probes for high on-target rate and coverage uniformity
  • Minimal input amount of only 20 ng cfDNA
  • Ready-to-sequence libraries in just 1.5 days
  • Optimized multiplexing of paired tumor-normal samples for a cost-effective process
  • Compatible with NovaSeq™ 6000 and NextSeq® 2000 sequencers
Advanced analysis with the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform
  • Algorithm-powered detection of SNVs, Indels, CNV, and fusions
  • Proprietary unique molecular identifier (UMI) technology, CUMIN™, for sensitive variant detection down to 0.5% VAF
  • Tumor-informed variant calling to facilitate follow-ups and decision-making
  • Tertiary analysis based on the latest scientific evidence on relevant variants with OncoPortal™ Plus​
  • Access to MSK’s Precision Oncology Knowledge Base, OncoKB™, via link-out at gene level for enhanced interpretation support
  • Knowledge-sharing within SOPHiA GENETICS Community, one of the largest networks of connected healthcare institutions
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Somatic mutations accumulate in cells with a hematopoietic lineage (e.g. stem cells in the bone marrow) as we age or in response to environmental influences. These mutations are known as CHIP. CHIP mutations can be detected in the plasma and wrongly attributed to solid tumor origins4,5.
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Reduce noise with a matched tumor-normal approach

Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is a common cause of biological false positives in cfDNA analysis4. MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™ leverages a matched tumor-normal approach that enables CHIP filtering and eliminates the risk of:
  • Biological false positives at low allele frequencies (e.g. in BRCA1).
  • Removing true positives, if using only database-driven approaches to annotate CHIP2.

By sequencing tumor-derived cfDNA and normal white blood cell DNA in parallel, you can effectively reduce noise in your data analysis and focus on tumor-specific somatic variants.

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Exceptional analytical performance3

In an end-to-end comparison of 48 clinical cfDNA + matched white blood cell DNA samples, MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™ achieved 99.4% positive percent agreement (≥0.5% VAF) with the centralized version used at MSK.

PPA, positive percent agreement; VAF, variant allele frequency. a Based on end-to-end concordance analysis between MSK-ACCESS® powered with SOPHiA DDM™ and centralized version of MSK-ACCESS® at MSK, using 48 clinical cfDNA + matched WBC DNA samples; b Correlation of variant allele fraction to reference method.

NGS is driving change in pharmacogenomics

Traditional PGx testing techniques, such as PCR and arrays, can be labor-intensive and limit the discovery of novel variants. NGS on the other hand, can assess all relevant variants within your region of interest, consolidating multiple workflows into a single experiment, with long-range PCR as a complementary option to resolve ambiguous results.

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Star allele gazing made easy

The STAR ANISE AI agent phases variants across 11-15 PharmVar-curated genes, identifies major haplotypes (star alleles), and annotates them with phenotypic consequences based on CPIC guidelines. STAR ANISE achieves 100% concordance with ground-truth CYP2D6 star allele calling, while SOPHiA DDM™ presents results in a clear, intuitive interface, enabling rapid, confident review of complex variant data.

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Application Specifications

SOPHiA DDM™ Community Pharmacogenomics Solution SOPHiA DDM™ Community Extended Pharmacogenomics Solution
Research applications Oncology, cardiovascular diseases, psychiatric disorders, pain management, infectious diseases, epilepsy, gastrointestinal diseases
Content 42 genes including a pseudogene 74 genes including a pseudogene, HLA, and mtDNA coverage
Variants called SNVs, Indels, CNVs, star alleles (11 genes), CYP2D6/CYP2D7 gene conversion SNVs, Indels, CNVs, star alleles (15 genes), CYP2D6/CYP2D7 gene conversion
Sample type Blood Blood
Starting material 50 ng DNA 50 ng DNA
Reads per sample 2 million 4 million
Panel size 77 kb 260 kb
Multiplexing recommendations (samples per run)* 8 and 24 for Illumina MiniSeq™ Mid- and High-Output Kits
16 and 24 for Illumina MiSeq® v2 and v3
96 and 384 for Illumina NextSeq® 550 Mid- and High-Output Kits
12, 24, and 48 for Illumina Miseq™ i100 25M, 50M, and 100M flowcell
12 for Illumina MiSeq® v3
48 and 192 for Illumina NextSeq™ 500/550 Mid- and High-Output Kits
48, 192, 576, and 864 for Illumina NextSeq™ 1000/2000 P1, P2, P3, and P4
Library prep and capture hands-on time + FASTQ analysis time 5 hours + 2 hours 5 hours + 3 hours
*When working with more than 100 Gb or 96 samples, data upload to the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform needs to be carried out with the SOPHiA DDM™ Command Line Interface (CLI) Tool.

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References

  1. MSK. MSK-ACCESS®. Available at: https://www.mskcc.org/departments/division-solid-tumor-oncology/early-drug-development-service-phaseclinical-trials/precision-medicine-approach/msk-access (Accessed April 2024).
  2. Brannon AR, et al. Nat Commun. 2021;12(1):3770.
  3. Data on File.
  4. Pascual J, et al. Ann Oncol. 2022;33(8):750-768.
  5. Lockwood CM, et al. J Mol Diagn. 2023;25(12):876-897.

SOPHiA GENETICS products are for Research Use Only and not for use in diagnostic procedures unless specified otherwise.

SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Hereditary Cancer Solution, SOPHiA DDM™ Dx RNAtarget Oncology Solution and SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Homologous Recombination Deficiency Solution are available as CE-IVD products for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom and Switzerland. SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Myeloid Solution and SOPHiA DDM™ Dx Solid Tumor Solution are available as CE-IVD products for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in the EEA, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Israel. Information about products that may or may not be available in different countries and if applicable, may or may not have received approval or market clearance by a governmental regulatory body for different indications for use. Please contact us to obtain the appropriate product information for your country of residence.

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