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Characterization of first trimester fetal erythroblasts for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis
21 Mar 2003
Abstract excerpt
Isolating fetal erythroblasts from first trimester maternal blood offers a promising non-invasive alternative for prenatal diagnosis. The aim of this study was to characterize the biological properties of first trimester primitive erythroblasts to facilitate their enrichment from first trimester maternal blood. Primitive erythroblasts were the predominant cell type until 12 weeks gestation, after which time their...
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