Rapid antibody test for prenatal diagnosis of fragile X syndrome on amniotic fluid cells: A new appraisal

被引:17
作者
Willemsen, R [1 ]
Los, F [1 ]
Mohkamsing, S [1 ]
vandenOuweland, A [1 ]
Deelen, W [1 ]
Galjaard, H [1 ]
Oostra, B [1 ]
机构
[1] ERASMUS UNIV ROTTERDAM,DEPT CLIN GENET,MGC,NL-3000 DR ROTTERDAM,NETHERLANDS
关键词
prenatal diagnosis; fragile X syndrome; amniotic fluid; FMRP;
D O I
10.1136/jmg.34.3.250
中图分类号
Q3 [遗传学];
学科分类号
071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Fragile X syndrome is caused by mutations in the FMR1 gene and is one of the most frequent forms of inherited mental retardation in males. Postnatal and prenatal diagnosis of fragile X syndrome is feasible by direct DNA analysis. A new approach to prenatal diagnosis of fragile X syndrome in amniotic fluid cells is described, using a rapid and simple antibody test on uncultured amniotic fluid cells. The test requires 1 ml of amniotic fluid and the results of this antibody test are available on the same day as the amniocentesis.
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页码:250 / 251
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