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Genotyping of β-globin gene mutations in single lymphocytes: a preliminary study for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of monogenic disorders.
Hemoglobin - 1 Jan 2012
Durmaz Burak, Ozkinay Ferda, Onay Huseyin, Karaca Emin, Aydinok Yesim, Tavmergen Erol, Vrettou Christina, Traeger-Synodinos Jan, Kanavakis Emmanuel
Abstract excerpt
Hemoglobinopathies, especially β-thalassemia (β-thal), represent an important health burden in Mediterranean countries like Turkey. Some couples prefer the option of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). However, clinical application of PGD, especially for the monogenic disorders is technically demanding. To ensure reliable results, protocols need to be robust and well standardized. Ideally PGD-PCR (polymerase...
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