Preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
- Author:
Zexu JIAO
1
;
Guanglun ZHUANG
Author Information
1. Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080 P. R. China. Jiaozexu@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cytogenetic Analysis;
Female;
Fetal Diseases;
diagnosis;
genetics;
Humans;
Pregnancy;
Preimplantation Diagnosis;
Primed In Situ Labeling
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics
2002;19(3):250-252
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is a very early form of prenatal diagnosis aimed at eliminating embryos carrying serious genetic diseases before implantation. The basic techniques currently used involve embryo biopsy, the polymerase chain reaction and fluorescence in situ hybridization. In the current review, a number of problems arising from the use of these technologies as well as the possible solutions and new developments are discussed.
