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[Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for beta-thalassemia using whole genome amplification].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 2003
Jiao Ze-xu, Zhuang Guang-lun, Zhou Can-quan, Shu Yi-min, Li Jie, Zhang Min-fang, Deng Ming-fen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To achieve pregnancy with unaffected embryo using in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis(PGD) for the couples at risk of having children with beta-thalassemia. METHODS: A couple carrying different thalassemia mutations of codon 41/42 and codon IVS2 position 654 received standard IVF treatment and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, embryo biopsy, single...
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