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Fetal DNA in Maternal Plasma: Biology and Diagnostic Applications
1 Dec 2000
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Molecular analysis of plasma DNA during human pregnancy has led to the discovery that maternal plasma contains both fetal and maternal DNA. This valuable source of fetal DNA opens up new possibilities for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis. APPROACH: Published data from the last 3 years demonstrating the feasibility and utility of analyzing fetal DNA in maternal plasma are reviewed. CONTENT: The detection...
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