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Direct assessment of hereditary hemochromatosis in preimplantation genetic testing.
F&S science - 1 May 2025
Zhang Qinnan, Katz Maria, Podgursky Benjamin, Schuch Nicholas, Li Shenglai, Siddiqui Noor, Suer Funda, Xia Yuntao
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OBJECTIVE: Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a common genetic disorder characterized by iron overload, which, if undiagnosed, can lead to severe organ damage. There are 4 types of HH. Type 1 HH, the most common form, is primarily caused by a common variant in Western Europe (p.Cys282Tyr, C282Y, or c.845 G>A). It is generally preventable during in vitro fertilization if proper genetic testing is performed before...
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