OBJECTIVE: To report a successful case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for Huntington disease using whole genome amplification. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University assisted reproduction unit. PATIENT(S): A couple with family history of Huntington disease: The husband was carrying the expanded allele of the IT15 gene, and the wife had the normal allele. INTERVENTION(S): Preimplantation genetic diagnosis with whole genome amplification for identification of genetically normal embryos. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Live birth. RESULT(S): In an IVF cycle, 15 oocytes were retrieved, of which 13 were mature and 11 were fertilized. On day 3, embryo biopsy and PGD were performed on ten good-quality embryos. Multiple displacement amplification was conducted, followed by polymerase chain reaction with fluorescence primers. Three pairs of primers were used for the amplification of the IT15 gene at the: 1) trinucleotide expansion site; 2) trinucleotide expansion site plus the polymorphic site situated on its 3'-end; and 3) polymorphic marker located downstream of the trinucleotide repeats. Two normal blastocysts were replaced on day 5 and another two good-quality blastocysts were cryopreserved. The woman gave birth to a normal baby girl whose normal genetic status was confirmed by prenatal diagnosis. CONCLUSION(S): Whole genome amplification by multiple displacement amplification can be used for PGD of Huntington disease.
OBJECTIVE: To report a successful case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for Huntington disease using whole genome amplification. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University assisted reproduction unit. PATIENT(S): A couple with family history of Huntington disease: The husband was carrying the expanded allele of the IT15 gene, and the wife had the normal allele. INTERVENTION(S): Preimplantation genetic diagnosis with whole genome amplification for identification of genetically normal embryos. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Live birth. RESULT(S): In an IVF cycle, 15 oocytes were retrieved, of which 13 were mature and 11 were fertilized. On day 3, embryo biopsy and PGD were performed on ten good-quality embryos. Multiple displacement amplification was conducted, followed by polymerase chain reaction with fluorescence primers. Three pairs of primers were used for the amplification of the IT15 gene at the: 1) trinucleotide expansion site; 2) trinucleotide expansion site plus the polymorphic site situated on its 3'-end; and 3) polymorphic marker located downstream of the trinucleotide repeats. Two normal blastocysts were replaced on day 5 and another two good-quality blastocysts were cryopreserved. The woman gave birth to a normal baby girl whose normal genetic status was confirmed by prenatal diagnosis. CONCLUSION(S): Whole genome amplification by multiple displacement amplification can be used for PGD of Huntington disease.
Authors: Eduardo C Lau; Marleen M Janson; Mark R Roesler; Ellis D Avner; Estil Y Strawn; David P Bick Journal: J Assist Reprod Genet Date: 2010-05-20 Impact factor: 3.412
Authors: Qingxue Wang; Judy F C Chow; William S B Yeung; Estella Y L Lau; Vivian C Y Lee; Ernest H Y Ng; Pak-Chung Ho Journal: J Assist Reprod Genet Date: 2014-10-11 Impact factor: 3.412