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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia-SEA using novel multiplex fluorescent PCR.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jan 2012
Piyamongkol Wirawit, Vutyavanich Teraporn, Sanguansermsri Torpong
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is an alternative to prenatal diagnosis (PND) giving couples at risk a chance to start a pregnancy with a disease-free baby. This study aimed to develop a new PGD protocol for alpha-thalassemia(-SEA) mutation, the commonest Mendelian disorder. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Multiplex fluorescent PCR was employed for mutation, contamination and linkage analysis. A couple...
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