Article
[Rapid first-tier genetic diagnosis in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome].
Orvosi hetilap - 1 Jan 2018
Ács Orsolya Dóra, Péterfia Bálint, Hollósi Péter, Haltrich Irén, Sallai Ágnes, Luczay Andrea, Buiting Karin, Horsthemke Bernhard, Török Dóra, Szabó András, Fekete György
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: According to the international literature, DNA methylation analysis of the promoter region of SNRPN locus is the most efficient way to start genetic investigation in patients with suspected Prader-Willi syndrome. AIM: Our aim was to develop a simple, reliable first-tier diagnosis to confirm Prader-Willi syndrome, therefore to compare our self-designed simple, cost-efficient high-resolution melting...
Topics
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
