Practical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

• Main Authors: Verlinsky, Yury (Author), Kuliev, Anver (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2005.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Human genetics.; Laboratory medicine.; Gynecology.; Obstetrics.; Reproductive medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Reproductive Medicine.; Human Genetics.; Obstetrics/Perinatology.; Laboratory Medicine.

Although treatment is the major goal in the control of genetic disease, this is not yet a reality for most of inherited conditions. Even with the dramatic advancement in field of gene therapy, there are unfortunately not enough success stories to allow us to predict its impact in the near future. Pr...

Table of Contents:

• Primary Prevention of Genetic Disorders and Place of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Approaches to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders
• Preimplantation HLA Typing
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Chromosomal Disorders
• Clinical Outcomes Following Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Establishment of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines
• Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues.