Article
Heterozygote screening for cystic fibrosis.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jan 1995
Brock D J
Abstract excerpt
In the 5 years since the cloning of the cystic fibrosis (CF) gene, several experimental trials of CF carrier screening have been performed and reported. Two particular groups have been targetted: young adults near reproductive age, and pregnant women. The three trials directed at young adults hav...
Topics
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Family
- Female
- Genetic Carrier Screening
- Genetic Heterogeneity
- Genetic Testing
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Pedigree
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Risk Factors