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Case-specific, breakpoint-spanning DNA probes for analysis of single interphase cells.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2000
Lersch R A, Fung J, Munné S, Pedersen R A, Weier H U
Abstract excerpt
Balanced reciprocal translocations are known to interfere with homolog pairing in meiosis. Many individuals carrying such chromosomal abnormalities suffer from reduced fertility or spontaneous abortions and seek help in the form of assisted reproductive technology. Although most translocations are relatively easy to detect in metaphase cells, the majority of embryonic cells biopsied in the course of in vitro...
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