E-Book, Englisch, 278 Seiten, E-Book
Harper / Delhanty / Handyside Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-470-85173-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 278 Seiten, E-Book
ISBN: 978-0-470-85173-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is the detection andscreening of genetic abnormality in gametes prior to fertilisationand embryos fertilised in vitro prior to implantation. Thisexciting new text provides an introduction and overview of theprinciples of PGD.
An exciting fusion of prenatal diagnosis (PD) with in vitrofertilisation (IVF), this book is will appeal to both the prenataldiagnosis community, of clinical geneticists and foetal medicinespecialists within obstetrics and gynaecology, and the IVFcommunity within reproductive medicine. It is also an essentialintroduction to PD, clinical genetics and IVF for non-specialists.
* A concise introduction to the field of PGD
* Detailed explanations of the techniques and proceduresused
* The law and ethical implications of PGD
* Future uses of PGD
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
List of Contributors.
Foreword.
BACKGROUND.
Introduction (J. Harper).
Genetic Basis of Inherited Disease (J. Delhanty).
Prenatal Diagnosis (A. Cockell & C. Rodeck).
Genetic Counselling (S. Raeburn).
In Vitro Fertilization (K. Elder).
Gametogenesis and Preimplantation Embryo Development (K. Elder& S. Fleming).
Preimplantation Genetics (E. Pergament, et al.).
PROCEDURES USED IN PGD.
Clinical Aspects of Preimplantation Diagnosis (C. Overton, etal.).
Embryo Biopsy (J. Harper & A. Thornhill).
Diagnosis of Single Gene Disorders (D. Wells & J.Sherlock).
FISH and Embryo Sexing to Avoid X-linked Disease (J. Harper &L. Wilton).
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis of Chromosome Abnormalities:Specific Chromosomal Rearrangements and Age-related Aneuploidy (J.Delhanty & C. Conn).
THE FUTURE.
Ethical Perspectives and Regulation of Preimplantation GeneticDiagnostic Practice (S. Viville, et al.).
Future Developments in PGD (J. Harper & D. Wells).
Index.
