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Vol 53, No 2 (2015)
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Published online: 2015-07-20
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Application of FISH method for preimplantation genetic diagnostics of reciprocal and Robertsonian translocations

Joanna Liss, Jolanta Kiewisz, Judyta Zabielska, Patrycja Kulwikowska, Krzysztof Lukaszuk
DOI: 10.5603/FHC.a2015.0017
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Pubmed: 26194934
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Folia Histochem Cytobiol 2015;53(2):162-168.

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Vol 53, No 2 (2015)
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Submitted: 2015-06-09
Accepted: 2015-07-16
Published online: 2015-07-20

Abstract

Introduction. Carriers of reciprocal (RCP) and Robertsonian (RT) translocations are known to be at risk for reproductive difficulties. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is one of the options these carriers have to try to fulfill their desire to have a child. The FISH technique is one of the best method to detect RCPs, and, together with the Next Generation Sequencing, to diagnose RTs. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of the FISH method for rapid diagnosis of translocations in our center to improve the reproductive counseling.

Material and methods. From 2008 to 2012 one hundred and twenty seven fresh cycles of the in vitro fertilization (IVF; without freezing embryos) were performed in 42 couples with an RCP and 35 couples with an RT translocations. The patients were diagnosed before IVF as translocation carriers and therefore they opted for PGD. The classical FISH protocol has been applied with specific oligonucleotide probes.

Results. In total 521 blastomeres were tested in order to determine the presence or absence of genetic anomalies resulting from one of the parents being a translocation carrier. Despite the large number of abnormal embryos (407 embryos — 78.1% of all examined embryos), 19.4% of blastomeres appeared to come from a normal or balanced embryos that may have been transferred to the uterus. In 63 of the 127 cycles embryo transfer (ET) was feasible and 24 women had a successful singleton or twin pregnancy. Thus, a live delivery rate of 18.9% per started cycles and 38.1% per cycle with ET was obtained.

Conclusion. FISH should be regarded as an optimal preimplantation genetic diagnosis method for specific RCP and RT translocation carriers to increase the chance of successful IVF procedure.

Abstract

Introduction. Carriers of reciprocal (RCP) and Robertsonian (RT) translocations are known to be at risk for reproductive difficulties. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is one of the options these carriers have to try to fulfill their desire to have a child. The FISH technique is one of the best method to detect RCPs, and, together with the Next Generation Sequencing, to diagnose RTs. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of the FISH method for rapid diagnosis of translocations in our center to improve the reproductive counseling.

Material and methods. From 2008 to 2012 one hundred and twenty seven fresh cycles of the in vitro fertilization (IVF; without freezing embryos) were performed in 42 couples with an RCP and 35 couples with an RT translocations. The patients were diagnosed before IVF as translocation carriers and therefore they opted for PGD. The classical FISH protocol has been applied with specific oligonucleotide probes.

Results. In total 521 blastomeres were tested in order to determine the presence or absence of genetic anomalies resulting from one of the parents being a translocation carrier. Despite the large number of abnormal embryos (407 embryos — 78.1% of all examined embryos), 19.4% of blastomeres appeared to come from a normal or balanced embryos that may have been transferred to the uterus. In 63 of the 127 cycles embryo transfer (ET) was feasible and 24 women had a successful singleton or twin pregnancy. Thus, a live delivery rate of 18.9% per started cycles and 38.1% per cycle with ET was obtained.

Conclusion. FISH should be regarded as an optimal preimplantation genetic diagnosis method for specific RCP and RT translocation carriers to increase the chance of successful IVF procedure.

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Keywords

preimplantation genetic diagnosis; Robertsonian translocations; reciprocal translocations; IVF; embryo transfer; FISH

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Title

Application of FISH method for preimplantation genetic diagnostics of reciprocal and Robertsonian translocations

Journal

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

Issue

Vol 53, No 2 (2015)

Article type

Original paper

Pages

162-168

Published online

2015-07-20

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2781

DOI

10.5603/FHC.a2015.0017

Pubmed

26194934

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Folia Histochem Cytobiol 2015;53(2):162-168.

Keywords

preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Robertsonian translocations
reciprocal translocations
IVF
embryo transfer
FISH

Authors

Joanna Liss
Jolanta Kiewisz
Judyta Zabielska
Patrycja Kulwikowska
Krzysztof Lukaszuk

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