Molecular Cytogenetics

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Male and female meiotic behaviour of an intrachromosomal insertion determined by preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Leoni Xanthopoulou1*, Anna Mantzouratou1, Anastasia Mania1,3, Suzanne Cawood2, Alpesh Doshi2, Domenico M Ranieri2 and Joy DA Delhanty1

Author Affiliations

1 UCL Centre for PGD, Institute for Women's Health, University College London, 86-96 Chenies Mews, London WC1E 6HX, UK

2 Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health, University College Hospital, The New Wing, Eastman Dental Hospital, London WC1X 8LD, UK

3 IVF Hammersmith, Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK

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Molecular Cytogenetics 2010, 3:2 doi:10.1186/1755-8166-3-2

Published: 8 February 2010

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Additional file 1:

Detailed biopsy results and follow up analysis of the untransferred embryos from both carriers. This table outlines the embryo classification and meiotic segregation pattern seen. (Balanced refers to the biopsy results for chromosome 7, indicating embryos normal for chromosome 7 or balanced carrier of the insertion)

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