Non-invasive prenatal testing for autosomal recessive disorders: A new promising approach

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Background: In pregnant women at risk of autosomal recessive (AR) disorders, prenatal diagnosis of AR disorders primarily involves invasive procedures, such as chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. Methods: We collected blood samples from four pregnant women in their first trimester who presented a risk of having a child with an AR disorder. Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) was extracted, amplified, and...

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