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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis for hemophilia A using indirect linkage analysis and direct genotyping approaches.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Apr 2010
Laurie A D, Hill A M, Harraway J R, Fellowes A P, Phillipson G T, Benny P S, Smith M P, George P M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is an appealing option for couples at risk of having a child with hemophilia A (HA). Although many clinics offer PGD for HA by gender selection, an approach that detects the presence of the underlying F8 mutation has several advantages. OBJECTIVES: To develop and validate analysis protocols combining indirect and direct methods for identifying F8 mutations in...
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