Article
Proband-independent noninvasive prenatal diagnosis for spinal muscular atrophy: early detection paving the way for early prenatal treatment.
Annals of medicine - 1 Dec 2026
Li Huanyun, Gao Shanshan, Li Shaojun, Zhao Zhenhua, Fu Xinyu, Zhu Jingqi, Feng Jun, Tang Weiqin, Wu Di, Kong Xiangdong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: To validate the clinical efficacy of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the first trimester and extend its applicability to families without probands. METHOD: From December 2020 to October 2024, 288 high-risk pregnancies were recruited prospectively, with 81 qualifying for NIPD after genetic counseling. Among the eligible cases, parent-based haplotypes were...
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- Humans
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
- Adult
- Noninvasive Prenatal Testing
