Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
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Scientific Literature
Prenatal and Preimplantation Diagnosis of Hemoglobinopathies
The hemoglobinopathies, as a group, are one of the most common serious monogenic diseases in the world. An accepted and widely adopted approach to reduce the number of new cases…
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Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
The aim of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is to characterize the genetic status of the cells (usually single cells) that have been biopsied from oocytes/zygotes or embryos created in vitro during assisted reproductive treatment.…
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Preconception Carrier Screening and Prenatal Diagnosis in Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies: Challenges and Future Perspectives
Introduction: Hemoglobinopathies constitute the most common severe monogenic disorders worldwide, with an increasing global burden each year. The benefit of applying programmes for preconception carrier screening, with the option of…
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