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Polyakov A, Rozen G, Gyngell C, Savulescu J. Novel embryo selection strategies-finding the right balance. FRONTIERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2023; 5:1287621. [PMID: 38162011 PMCID: PMC10757847 DOI: 10.3389/frph.2023.1287621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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The use of novel technologies in the selection of embryos during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has the potential to improve the chances of pregnancy and birth of a healthy child. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks and unintended consequences that may arise from the premature implementation of these technologies. This article discusses the ethical considerations surrounding the use of novel embryo selection technologies in IVF, including the growing uptake of genetic testing and others, and argues that prioritising embryos for transfer using these technologies is acceptable, but discarding embryos based on unproven advances is not. Several historical examples are provided, which demonstrate possible harms, where the overall chance of pregnancy may have been reduced, and some patients may have missed out on biological parenthood altogether. We emphasise the need for caution and a balanced approach to ensure that the benefits of these technologies outweigh any potential harm. We also highlight the primacy of patients' autonomy in reproductive decision-making, especially when information gained by utilising novel technologies is imprecise.
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- Alex Polyakov
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Reproductive Biology Unit, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne IVF, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Reproductive Biology Unit, Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne IVF, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Biomedical Ethics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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The Technological Advances in Embryo Selection and Genetic Testing: A Look Back at the Evolution of Aneuploidy Screening and the Prospects of Non-Invasive PGT. REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/reprodmed2010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Since the birth of the first IVF baby, Louise Brown, in 1978, researchers and clinicians have sought ways to improve pregnancy outcomes through embryo selection. In the 1990s, blastomere biopsy and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were developed in human embryos for the assessment of aneuploidy and translocations. Limitations in the number of chromosomes that could be assayed with FISH lead to the development of comparative genomic hybridization (CGH); however, pregnancy rates overall were not improved. The later development of trophectoderm biopsy with comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) technologies, as well as the subsequent development of next-generation sequencing (NGS), have shown much greater promise in improving pregnancy and live birth rates. Recently, many studies are focusing on the utilization of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT) in an effort to assess embryo ploidy without exposing embryos to additional interventions.
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Desai SK, Mangoli VS. Chromosomal Analysis of Pre-implantation Embryos: Its Place in Current IVF Practice. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2020; 70:417-424. [PMID: 33417648 PMCID: PMC7758391 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-020-01383-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The intersection of ART and molecular genetic science is fast growing. It is now possible to utilize the advances in molecular genetics for clinical application to detect chromosomal aberrations in preimplanting embryos.As molecular genetic techniques have improved, it is now possible to test the complete characterization of human genome variation with reasonable accuracy. In this article, we have tried to summarize the common current indications of chromosomal analysis of preimplanting embryos in couples having various chromosomal dominant or chromosomal recessive heritable disorders leading to the birth of a new born baby with chromosomal aberrations or leading to repeated miscarriage. CONCLUSION The currently available techniques of embryo biopsy have their advantages and shortcomings. Today, preimplantation genetic testing to diagnose a euploid embryo is widely used in clinical practice in couples undergoing IVF ET treatment. By eliminating the transfer of aneuploid embryos, the pregnancy rate improves per embryo transfer and it shortens the time of conception from the start of IVF treatment. We have also discussed the current scenario of the place of PGT-A for routine use in IVF treatment procedure in view of the possible risk of losing euploid embryos due to the shortcoming of the embryo biopsy procedure.
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- Sadhana K. Desai
- Prof. Emirates Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Bombay Hospital Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science, Mumbai, India
- Fertility Clinic & IVF Centre, Mumbai, India
- Present Address: Mumbai, India
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- Fertility Clinic & IVF Centre, Mumbai, India
- Present Address: Mumbai, India
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Cornelisse S, Zagers M, Kostova E, Fleischer K, van Wely M, Mastenbroek S. Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (abnormal number of chromosomes) in in vitro fertilisation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 9:CD005291. [PMID: 32898291 PMCID: PMC8094272 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005291.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), selection of the most competent embryo(s) for transfer is based on morphological criteria. However, many women do not achieve a pregnancy even after 'good quality' embryo transfer. One of the presumed causes is that such morphologically normal embryos have an abnormal number of chromosomes (aneuploidies). Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A), formerly known as preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), was therefore developed as an alternative method to select embryos for transfer in IVF. In PGT-A, the polar body or one or a few cells of the embryo are obtained by biopsy and tested. Only polar bodies and embryos that show a normal number of chromosomes are transferred. The first generation of PGT-A, using cleavage-stage biopsy and fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) for the genetic analysis, was demonstrated to be ineffective in improving live birth rates. Since then, new PGT-A methodologies have been developed that perform the biopsy procedure at other stages of development and use different methods for genetic analysis. Whether or not PGT-A improves IVF outcomes and is beneficial to patients has remained controversial. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PGT-A in women undergoing an IVF treatment. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility (CGF) Group Trials Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and two trials registers in September 2019 and checked the references of appropriate papers. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting data on clinical outcomes in participants undergoing IVF with PGT-A versus IVF without PGT-A were eligible for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected studies for inclusion, assessed risk of bias, and extracted study data. The primary outcome was the cumulative live birth rate (cLBR). Secondary outcomes were live birth rate (LBR) after the first embryo transfer, miscarriage rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, clinical pregnancy rate, multiple pregnancy rate, proportion of women reaching an embryo transfer, and mean number of embryos per transfer. MAIN RESULTS We included 13 trials involving 2794 women. The quality of the evidence ranged from low to moderate. The main limitations were imprecision, inconsistency, and risk of publication bias. IVF with PGT-A versus IVF without PGT-A with the use of genome-wide analyses Polar body biopsy One trial used polar body biopsy with array comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH). It is uncertain whether the addition of PGT-A by polar body biopsy increases the cLBR compared to IVF without PGT-A (odds ratio (OR) 1.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66 to 1.66, 1 RCT, N = 396, low-quality evidence). The evidence suggests that for the observed cLBR of 24% in the control group, the chance of live birth following the results of one IVF cycle with PGT-A is between 17% and 34%. It is uncertain whether the LBR after the first embryo transfer improves with PGT-A by polar body biopsy (OR 1.10, 95% CI 0.68 to 1.79, 1 RCT, N = 396, low-quality evidence). PGT-A with polar body biopsy may reduce miscarriage rate (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.88, 1 RCT, N = 396, low-quality evidence). No data on ongoing pregnancy rate were available. The effect of PGT-A by polar body biopsy on improving clinical pregnancy rate is uncertain (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.50 to 1.16, 1 RCT, N = 396, low-quality evidence). Blastocyst stage biopsy One trial used blastocyst stage biopsy with next-generation sequencing. It is uncertain whether IVF with the addition of PGT-A by blastocyst stage biopsy increases cLBR compared to IVF without PGT-A, since no data were available. It is uncertain if LBR after the first embryo transfer improves with PGT-A with blastocyst stage biopsy (OR 0.93, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.27, 1 RCT, N = 661, low-quality evidence). It is uncertain whether PGT-A with blastocyst stage biopsy reduces miscarriage rate (OR 0.89, 95% CI 0.52 to 1.54, 1 RCT, N = 661, low-quality evidence). No data on ongoing pregnancy rate or clinical pregnancy rate were available. IVF with PGT-A versus IVF without PGT-A with the use of FISH for the genetic analysis Eleven trials were included in this comparison. It is uncertain whether IVF with addition of PGT-A increases cLBR (OR 0.59, 95% CI 0.35 to 1.01, 1 RCT, N = 408, low-quality evidence). The evidence suggests that for the observed average cLBR of 29% in the control group, the chance of live birth following the results of one IVF cycle with PGT-A is between 12% and 29%. PGT-A performed with FISH probably reduces live births after the first transfer compared to the control group (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.43 to 0.91, 10 RCTs, N = 1680, I² = 54%, moderate-quality evidence). The evidence suggests that for the observed average LBR per first transfer of 31% in the control group, the chance of live birth after the first embryo transfer with PGT-A is between 16% and 29%. There is probably little or no difference in miscarriage rate between PGT-A and the control group (OR 1.03, 95%, CI 0.75 to 1.41; 10 RCTs, N = 1680, I² = 16%; moderate-quality evidence). The addition of PGT-A may reduce ongoing pregnancy rate (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.90, 5 RCTs, N = 1121, I² = 60%, low-quality evidence) and probably reduces clinical pregnancies (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.45 to 0.81, 5 RCTs, N = 1131; I² = 0%, moderate-quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient good-quality evidence of a difference in cumulative live birth rate, live birth rate after the first embryo transfer, or miscarriage rate between IVF with and IVF without PGT-A as currently performed. No data were available on ongoing pregnancy rates. The effect of PGT-A on clinical pregnancy rate is uncertain. Women need to be aware that it is uncertain whether PGT-A with the use of genome-wide analyses is an effective addition to IVF, especially in view of the invasiveness and costs involved in PGT-A. PGT-A using FISH for the genetic analysis is probably harmful. The currently available evidence is insufficient to support PGT-A in routine clinical practice.
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- Simone Cornelisse
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- MVZ TFP-VivaNeo Kinderwunschzentrum, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Rothschild J. Ethical considerations of gene editing and genetic selection. J Gen Fam Med 2020; 21:37-47. [PMID: 32489755 PMCID: PMC7260159 DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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For thousands of years, humans have felt the need to understand the world around them-and ultimately manipulate it to best serve their needs. There are always ethical questions to address, especially when the manipulation involves the human genome. There is currently an urgent need to actively pursue those conversations as commercial gene sequencing and editing technologies have become more accessible and affordable. This paper explores the ethical considerations of gene editing (specifically germline) and genetic selection-including the hurdles researchers will face in trying to develop new technologies into viable therapeutic options.
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Beiersdorf J, Scheungraber C, Wunsch K, Schmitz M, Hansel A, Hoyer H, Gajda M, Greinke C, Runnebaum IB, Dürst M, Backsch C. Combined assessment of 3q26 amplification and promoter methylation in patients with high grade cervical lesions show age specific differences. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2019; 59:168-177. [PMID: 31631454 DOI: 10.1002/gcc.22818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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A considerable proportion of high grade cervical intraepithelial lesions (CIN2/3) are known to resolve on their own especially among young women. However, since reliable prognostic markers are still lacking, the diagnosis "CIN3" is still an indication for surgery which may result in overtreatment. It is conceivable that a combination of different, ideally independent molecular markers may provide more reliable results. In the present cross-sectional study two established triage markers, 3q26 amplification and a methylation signature, were evaluated in an age-dependent manner. The patient cohort comprised 60 patients with histologically confirmed CIN2/3 in two equally sized age groups (<30 years, ≥30 years). Cervical scrapes were analyzed by interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization for 3q26 amplification and methylation specific PCR (GynTect®) for six different genome regions. Both assays showed a significantly different pattern of test outcome independent of age (P = .001). Moreover, the combination of both assays differed significantly for double positive and double negative cases when comparing the two age groups: In patients <30 years there were clearly less cases with positive methylation signature and amplification of 3q26 as in women ≥30 years (23% vs 63%, Bonferroni adjusted P = .016). Of particular interest is the finding that double negative results were exclusive for the young age group (0% vs 27%, Bonferroni adjusted P = .020). Since regression of CIN2/3 characteristically occurs among young women it is tempting to speculate that a double negative test result could be prognostic for regression of CIN2/3. This will have to be investigated further in a prospective longitudinal intervention study.
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- Josefine Beiersdorf
- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics, Information Sciences and Documentation, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
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Parikh FR, Athalye AS, Naik NJ, Naik DJ, Sanap RR, Madon PF. Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Its Evolution, Where Are We Today? J Hum Reprod Sci 2018; 11:306-314. [PMID: 30787513 PMCID: PMC6333033 DOI: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_132_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is an early form of prenatal genetic diagnosis where abnormal embryos are identified, thereby allowing transfer of genetically normal embryos. This technology has become an integral part of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures. Initial experiments with animals as early as 1890 and those in the mid and later part of the last century paved the forward path of ART and PGT. This review article covers the evolution of PGT and is a pointer toward current and fast-evolving technology, allowing scientists and doctors to better comprehend human reproduction, and ensure healthy pregnancy outcomes.
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- Firuza Rajesh Parikh
- FertilTree-Jaslok International Fertility Centre, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- FertilTree-Jaslok International Fertility Centre, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- FertilTree-Jaslok International Fertility Centre, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- FertilTree-Jaslok International Fertility Centre, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Basile N, Garcia-Velasco JA. The state of "freeze-for-all" in human ARTs. J Assist Reprod Genet 2016; 33:1543-1550. [PMID: 27629122 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-016-0799-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The recent development of vitrification technologies and the good outcomes obtained in assisted reproduction technologies have supported new indications for freezing and segmentation of treatment. Beyond OHSS prevention and avoidance of embryo transfers in the setting of an adverse endocrinological profile or endometrial cavity, we have witnessed a trend to shift fresh embryo transfers to frozen embryo transfers in many programs. We critically review the available evidence and suggest that freeze-all is not "for all," but should be individualized.
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- Natalia Basile
- IVI-Madrid, Rey Juan Carlos University, Av del Talgo 68, 28023, Madrid, Spain
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Nerenz RD. Omics in Reproductive Medicine: Application of Novel Technologies to Improve the IVF Success Rate. Adv Clin Chem 2016; 76:55-95. [PMID: 27645816 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acc.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Treatment for many infertile couples often consists of in vitro fertilization (IVF) but an estimated 70% of IVF cycles fail to produce a live birth. In an attempt to improve the live birth rate, the vast majority of IVF cycles performed in the United States involve the transfer of multiple embryos, a practice that increases the risk of multiple gestation pregnancy. This is a concern because multiple gestation pregnancies are associated with an increased incidence of maternal and fetal complications and significant cost associated with the care of preterm infants. As the ideal outcome of each IVF cycle is the birth of a single healthy baby, significant effort has focused on identifying embryos with the greatest developmental potential. To date, selection of euploid embryos using comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) is the most promising approach while metabolomic and proteomic assessment of spent culture medium have the potential to noninvasively assess embryo viability. Endometrial gene expression profiling may help determine the optimal time to perform embryo transfer. While CCS has been implemented in some clinics, further development and optimization will be required before analysis of spent culture medium and endometrial gene expression profiling make the transition to clinical use. This review will describe efforts to identify embryos with the greatest potential to result in a healthy, live birth, with a particular emphasis on detection of embryo aneuploidy and metabolic profiling of spent embryo culture medium. Assessment of endometrial receptivity to identify the optimal time to perform embryo transfer will also be discussed.
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- R D Nerenz
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, United States.
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Bolton VN, Leary C, Harbottle S, Cutting R, Harper JC. How should we choose the ‘best’ embryo? A commentary on behalf of the British Fertility Society and the Association of Clinical Embryologists. HUM FERTIL 2015; 18:156-64. [DOI: 10.3109/14647273.2015.1072646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) encompass fertility treatments, which involve manipulations of both oocyte and sperm in vitro. This chapter provides a brief overview of ART, including indications for treatment, ovarian reserve testing, selection of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) protocols, laboratory techniques of ART including in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo transfer techniques, and luteal phase support. This chapter also discusses potential complications of ART, namely ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple gestations, and the perinatal outcomes of ART.
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Despite many recent advances in the field of reproductive biology and medicine, the efficiency of in vitro fertilization procedures remains relatively low. There is a need for a reliable and non-invasive method of embryo selection to ensure that only embryos with the highest developmental potential are chosen for transfer to mothers-to-be. Here, we compare various methods currently used for assessing embryonic viability, such as examination of embryonic morphology, quality of the genetic material, or metabolism. Additionally, we discuss novel procedures for embryonic assessment based on advanced time-lapse imaging techniques, which show great promise and may lead to increased in vitro fertilization efficiencies.
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- Anna Ajduk
- University of Warsaw, Department of EmbryologyMiecznikowa 1, 02-096 WarsawPoland
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- University of Cambridge, The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research Gurdon InstituteTennis Court Road, CB2 1QN, CambridgeUK
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Lau EC. Preimplantation testing: Transition from genetic to genomic diagnosis. World J Med Genet 2012; 2:9-14. [DOI: 10.5496/wjmg.v2.i2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Preimplantation genetic testing refers to the procedure to determine the genetic status of embryos formed by in vitro fertilization (IVF) prior to initiating a pregnancy. Traditional genetic methods for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) examine distinct parts of an individual genome, require the development of a custom assay for every patient family, and are time consuming and inefficient. In the last decade technologies for whole-genome amplification (WGA) from single cells have led to innovative strategies for preimplantation testing. Applications of WGA technology can lead to a universal approach that uses single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and mutations across the entire genome for the analysis. Single-cell WGA by multiple displacement amplification has enabled a linkage approach to PGD known as “preimplantation genetic haplotyping”, as well as microarray-based techniques for preimplantation diagnosis. The use of microarrays in preimplantation diagnosis has provided genome-wide testing for gains or losses of single chromosomes (aneuploidies) or chromosomal segments. Properly designed randomized controlled trials are, however, needed to determine whether these new technologies improve IVF outcomes by increasing implantation rates and decreasing miscarriage rates. In genotype analysis of single cells, allele dropout occurs frequently at heterozygous loci. Preimplantation testing of multiple cells biopsied from blastocysts, however, can reduce allele dropout rates and increase the accuracy of genotyping, but it allows less time for PGD. Future development of fast SNP microarrays will enable a universal preimplantation testing for aneuploidies, single-gene disorders and unbalanced translocations within the time frame of an IVF cycle.
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Multicolour interphase cytogenetics: 24 chromosome probes, 6 colours, 4 layers. Mol Cell Probes 2011; 25:199-205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2011.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Revised: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wang J, Sauer MV. In vitro fertilization (IVF): a review of 3 decades of clinical innovation and technological advancement. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2011; 2:355-64. [PMID: 18360648 PMCID: PMC1936357 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.2006.2.4.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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In vitro fertilization, popularly referred to as IVF, has captured the attention of the public since its sensational introduction in 1978. Today assisted reproductive technology is available throughout most of the civilized world, and the practice is largely different from that used during the early days. Refinements in laboratory technology and clinical practice have allowed IVF to evolve into a medical procedure that is efficient, safe, readily accessible, and relatively affordable. More than 2 million IVF children have been born to date, and it is likely that continued enhancements will widen its appeal and applicability.
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- Jeff Wang
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University New York, NY, USA
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: State of the ART 2011. Hum Genet 2011; 131:175-86. [PMID: 21748341 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-011-1056-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2011] [Accepted: 06/23/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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van Echten-Arends J, Mastenbroek S, Sikkema-Raddatz B, Korevaar JC, Heineman MJ, van der Veen F, Repping S. Chromosomal mosaicism in human preimplantation embryos: a systematic review. Hum Reprod Update 2011; 17:620-7. [DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmr014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Crosby Javier A. Técnicas emergentes en medicina reproductiva: diagnóstico cromosómico del primer corpúsculo polar del ovocito. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0716-8640(10)70561-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Colls P, Goodall N, Zheng X, Munné S. Increased efficiency of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for aneuploidy by testing 12 chromosomes. Reprod Biomed Online 2010; 19:532-8. [PMID: 19909595 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2009.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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One of the most important factors in increasing the screening potential of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for aneuploidy is to increase the number of chromosomes analysed. Inclusion of chromosomes 8, 14 and 20 to the standard set of chromosomes X, Y, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 22 allows the analysis of 12 chromosomes in three rounds of fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) without decreasing the efficiency of the technique. Pregnancy rate was significantly increased when only embryos that had been diagnosed as normal for the 12 chromosomes analysed were transferred compared with transfer of embryos with any abnormality for chromosomes 8, 14 or 20 (P < 0.05). This study proves that the high efficiency and practical feasibility of FISH analysis of 12 chromosomes in PGD for aneuploidy is a superior approach than the standard nine-chromosome analysis in order to screen for abnormalities.
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- P Colls
- Reprogenetics LLC, 3 Regent Street, Suite 301, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA.
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Hernandez ER. What next for preimplantation genetic screening? Beyond aneuploidy. Hum Reprod 2009; 24:1538-41. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dep078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Fritz MA. Perspectives on the efficacy and indications for preimplantation genetic screening: where are we now? Hum Reprod 2009; 23:2617-21. [PMID: 19015133 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/den400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Twisk M, Mastenbroek S, Hoek A, Heineman MJ, van der Veen F, Bossuyt PM, Repping S, Korevaar JC. No beneficial effect of preimplantation genetic screening in women of advanced maternal age with a high risk for embryonic aneuploidy. Hum Reprod 2008; 23:2813-7. [PMID: 18567895 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/den231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Human preimplantation embryos generated through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatments show a variable rate of numerical chromosome abnormalities or aneuploidies. Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) has been designed to screen for aneuploidies in high risk patients, with the aim of improving live birth rates in IVF/ICSI. We assessed whether the effect of PGS on live births rates differs in women of advanced maternal age with variable risks for embryonic aneuploidy, and weighed these effects against the results obtained after IVF/ICSI without PGS. METHODS The effect of PGS on live birth rates was compared between groups defined by maternal age, number of previous miscarriages, semen quality, total amount of recombinant FSH (rFSH) administered during ovarian stimulation and total number of top-quality embryos, using data from a randomized controlled trial among women of advanced maternal age (35-41 years). RESULTS There was no significant differential effect of PGS in groups based on maternal age (P-value of interaction 0.16), the number of previous miscarriages (P-value of interaction 0.93), semen quality (P-value of interaction 0.26), rFSH dose (P-value of interaction 0.15) or the number of top-quality embryos (P-value of interaction 0.59). Live birth rates after IVF/ICSI with PGS were lower in all groups when compared with live birth rates after IVF/ICSI without PGS. CONCLUSIONS The paradigm that the effect of PGS is determined by a woman's risk for embryonic aneuploidy seems incorrect. In fact, PGS has no clinical benefit over standard IVF/ICSI in women of advanced maternal age regardless of their risk for embryonic aneuploidy.
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- Moniek Twisk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Chong SS, Gore-Langton RE, Hughes MR, Miron PM. Single-cell DNA and FISH analysis for application to preimplantation genetic diagnosis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; Chapter 9:Unit 9.10. [PMID: 18428334 DOI: 10.1002/0471142905.hg0910s32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The goal of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is to avoid transfer of embryos affected with a specific genetic disease or condition. This unit describes the steps involved in amplifying DNA from a single blastomere and specific assays for detecting a variety of DNA mutations. For some assays, whole-genome amplification by primer-extention preamplification (PEP) is performed prior to analysis. Support protocols describe the biopsy of one or two blastomeres from the developing preimplantation embryo, isolation for further investigation of all blastomeres from embryos shown to have the mutant allele, and isolation of single lymphocytes or lymphoblastoid cells as models for single-cell DNA analysis. A procedure for FISH analysis on single interphase blastomeres is provided along with a support protocol for probe validation that is recommended as a preliminary step before performing any PGD FISH analysis.
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- Samuel S Chong
- Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
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Grifo J, Talebian S, Keegan D, Krey L, Adler A, Berkeley A. Ten-year experience with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) at the New York University School of Medicine Fertility Center. Fertil Steril 2007; 88:978-81. [PMID: 17445813 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2006] [Revised: 12/20/2006] [Accepted: 12/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We describe our experience of over 300 cycles of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and report clinical pregnancy rates (35%-67%) that support using this technology to screen for genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities. In clinical practice for over ten years, PGD offers couples the earliest form of genetic screening and may help improve ongoing pregnancy rates in poor-prognosis patients.
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- J Grifo
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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Luo H, Zhu G, Liu Q, Chen W, Li Z. Establishment of a simple and useful way for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of chromosomal diseases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 27:315-7. [PMID: 17641851 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-007-0325-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In order to establish a simple and useful way for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) of chromosomal diseases in general IVF laboratory, the methods that are most commonly used in the embryo biopsy, fixation of blastomere and fluorescence in situ hybridization were compared. The three aspects of PGD were analyzed respectively. There was no significant difference in further development capacity of embryos between mechanical (79.7%) and chemical biopsy group (78.6%) (P>0.05). In this study, more cells were successfully fixed with the Tween/HCL method (93.8%) than with the methanol/acetic acid method (80.5%, P<0.05). There was no significant difference in cytoplasm remains between methanol/acetic acid method and Tween/HCL method (P>0.05). The hybridization efficiency of fluorescence in situ hybridization was 89.5% in successive denaturation method and 90.9% in codenaturation method with the difference being not significant (P>0.05). In conclusion, the mechanical or chemical method, Tween/HCL fixation method and codenaturation fluorescence in situ hybridization method can constitute a simple and useful way for PGD of chromosomal diseases.
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- Haining Luo
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Twisk M, Mastenbroek S, van Wely M, Heineman MJ, Van der Veen F, Repping S. Preimplantation genetic screening for abnormal number of chromosomes (aneuploidies) in in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006:CD005291. [PMID: 16437524 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005291.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND In both in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), selection of the most competent embryo(s) for transfer is generally based on morphological criteria. However, many women fail to achieve a pregnancy after transfer of good quality embryos. One of the presumed causes is that such morphologically normal embryos show an abnormal number of chromosomes (aneuploidies). In preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), embryos are analysed for aneuploidies and only embryos that are euploid for the chromosomes tested are transferred. This technique has been suggested and used to improve pregnancy rates for the following indications: (i) advanced maternal age, (ii) repeated IVF failure, (iii) repeated miscarriage and (iv) testicular sperm extraction (TESE)-ICSI. Although PGS is used more and more often, its effectiveness is still unclear. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of PGS in terms of live births in women undergoing IVF or ICSI treatment. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2005), MEDLINE (1966 to present) and EMBASE (1980 to present) (searched March 2005) and reference lists of articles. We also contacted authors for providing additional data when necessary. SELECTION CRITERIA Trials for all four suggested indications as mentioned above were sought. All relevant published randomised controlled trials were selected. They were eligible for inclusion if the comparison dealt with IVF/ICSI with PGS versus IVF/ICSI without PGS. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Relevant data were extracted independently by two authors. All trials were screened and analysed according to predetermined quality criteria. Validity was assessed in terms of method of randomisation, completeness of follow-up, intention-to-treat analysis and presence or absence of blinding. The primary outcome measure was live birth rate per woman. Secondary outcome measures were the proportion of women reaching embryo transfer, mean number of embryos transferred per transfer, clinical pregnancy rate, multiple pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, proportion of women reaching embryo transfer after cryopreservation and proportion of women whose child has a congenital malformation. MAIN RESULTS Two randomised controlled trials met our predetermined eligibility criteria. These trials used PGS for advanced maternal age. The primary outcome of live birth rate per woman was not significantly different in the PGS and control groups, though data were only available from one study. The live birth rate was 11% (21 out of 199) in the PGS group, versus 15% (29 out of 190) in the control group (OR 0.65; 95% CI 0.36 to 1.19). For a control group rate of 15%, these data suggest a live birth rate using PGS of between 4% and 17%. Ongoing pregnancy rate was provided in both studies. This was not significantly different with a combined odds ratio of 0.64 (95% CI 0.37 to 1.09). For a control group rate of 20%, this suggests an ongoing pregnancy rate using PGS of between 8% and 21%. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS To date there is insufficient data to determine whether PGS is an effective intervention in IVF/ICSI for improving live birth rates. Available data on PGS for advanced maternal age showed no difference in live birth rate and ongoing pregnancy rate. However, only two randomised trials were found, of which one included only 39 patients. For both studies comments on their methodological quality can be made. Therefore more properly conducted randomised controlled trials are needed. Until such trials have been performed PGS should not be used in routine patient care.
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- M Twisk
- Academic Medical Center, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Meibergdreef 9 (H4-205), Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1105 AZ.
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Munné S. Chromosome abnormalities and their relationship to morphology and development of human embryos. Reprod Biomed Online 2006; 12:234-53. [PMID: 16478592 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60866-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This review covers the relationship between chromosome abnormalities, morphological abnormalities and embryonic development. The baseline of chromosome abnormalities in human embryos produced by assisted reproduction is higher than 50%, regardless of maternal age. While aneuploidy increases with maternal age, abnormalities arising post-meiotically, such as mosaicism, chaoticism, polyploidy and haploidy, have similar incidence in all age groups (about 33%). Post-meiotic abnormalities do increase with dysmorphism. The most common dysmorphisms found in cleavage-stage embryos are multinucleation, fragmentation and uneven cells, among others. All dysmorphisms are associated with an increase in post-meiotic chromosome abnormalities and a decreased implantation potential. Similarly, embryos developing slowly or with arrested development have higher incidence of post-meiotic abnormalities than normally developing ones. Chromosome studies in blastocysts indicate that mosaicism is the most common abnormality but that the load of abnormal cells decreases with increasing blastocyst quality. Regardless of blastocyst quality, more than 40% of mosaics are still chromosomally abnormal and will not implant or will spontaneously abort. Because aneuploidy is not related to cleavage stage dysmorphism and trisomies can reach blastocyst stage and beyond, morphological analysis is not enough to select against chromosome abnormalities, and thus preimplantation genetic diagnosis should be recommended in patients 35 and older.
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Weremowicz S, Sandstrom DJ, Morton CC, Miron PM. Validation of DNA probes for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) by fluorescencein situ hybridization (FISH) R1. Prenat Diagn 2006; 26:1042-50. [PMID: 16952194 DOI: 10.1002/pd.1552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is being employed increasingly by medical centers and private companies. Validation of any clinical assay, particularly one with novel applications such as PGD by FISH, is of critical importance in the clinical setting. This importance is recognized by both the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), who recommend validation of FISH assays in the clinical setting. Validation of FISH assays for PGD is especially significant, as only one or two cells (blastomeres) will be available for testing of a given embryo. METHODS We have developed validation protocols for a variety of FISH assays, including sex identification, structural chromosomal aneusomy, and aneuploidy screening with the Vysis, Inc., PGT probe panel. RESULTS Our validation results show good individual performance of commercially available probes, and decreasing overall efficiency as the number of probes included in an assay increases.
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Twisk M, Mastenbroek S, van Wely M, Heineman MJ, Van der Veen F, Repping S. Preimplantation genetic screening for abnormal number of chromosomes (aneuploidies) in in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kobayashi J, Nagayama H, Uchida H, Oikawa T, Numabe T, Takada N, Sasada H, Sato E. Selection of sexed bovine embryos using rapid fluorescence in situ hybridisation. Vet Rec 2004; 154:789-91. [PMID: 15233457 DOI: 10.1136/vr.154.25.789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- J Kobayashi
- Miyagi Agricultural College, Sendai 982-0231, Japan
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Strategies for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) have become increasingly complex. For single gene disorders it is now usual for several DNA fragments to be simultaneously amplified using multiplex-PCR. This allows redundant diagnostic loci to be analyzed, reducing the chance of misdiagnosis due to allele dropout (ADO). Additionally, hypervariable 'fingerprinting' loci can be amplified, revealing the presence of DNA contaminants. Chromosomal screening has also increased in complexity. Current FISH techniques investigate up to nine chromosomes per cell and are offered to an increasingly wide range of patients, including women of advanced reproductive age and those with a history of repeated spontaneous abortion. Technical limitations, which preclude a full assessment of all chromosomes using FISH, have encouraged the development alternative tests. These include nuclear conversion, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and the use of DNA microarray 'chip' technology. This paper discusses technical innovations that have improved the scope and accuracy of PGD, as well as the emergence of new indications for PGD that are sometimes considered controversial (e.g. HLA-typing).
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- Dagan Wells
- The Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science, St Barnabas Medical Center, 101, Old Short Hills Road, NJ 07052, USA.
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Magli MC, Gianaroli L, Ferraretti AP, Gordts S, Feliciani E. Impact of parental gonosomal mosaicism detected in peripheral blood on preimplantation embryos. Reprod Biomed Online 2002; 5:306-12. [PMID: 12470531 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)61837-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study evaluated the chromosomal condition of embryos generated by patients with an altered karyotype due to gonosomal mosaicism and the clinical outcome after preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for aneuploidy. Thirty-six patients aged 34.6 +/- 3.6 years performed 54 treatment cycles and had 295 embryos diagnosed by fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Thirty-seven per cent of the embryos were chromosomally normal and generated 19 clinical pregnancies after replacement in 39 cycles. Only one pregnancy miscarried, yielding a take-home baby rate of 33.3%. Autosomal monosomy and trisomy contributed 36.1% of total abnormalities and gonosomal aneuploidy 5.9%, similar to the results detected in patients who undergo PGD for increased maternal age. Reanalysis was performed on 114 non-transferrable embryos: 41 were found to be mosaics, which were grouped in three different types, chaotic mosaics (56%), aneuploid mosaics (29%) and diploid/haploid/polyploid mosaics (15%). The incidence of aneuploid mosaics was higher than expected compared with PGD patients of the same age and resembled the condition observed in patients of advanced maternal age. These findings suggest that constitutional carriers of sex chromosome mosaicism are predisposed to autosomal mosaicism of embryos, possibly due to errors of cell division. There is an indication that this tendency is higher in female than male carriers.
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- M Cristina Magli
- SISMeR Reproductive Medicine Unit, Via Mazzini 12, Bologna, 40138 Italy
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Velilla E, Escudero T, Munné S. Blastomere fixation techniques and risk of misdiagnosis for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of aneuploidy. Reprod Biomed Online 2002; 4:210-7. [PMID: 12709269 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)61808-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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One of the most critical steps in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) studies is the fixation required to obtain good fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) nuclear quality without losing any of the cells analysed. Different fixation techniques have been described. The aim of this study was to compare three fixation methods (1, acetic acid/methanol; 2, Tween 20; 3, Tween 20 and acetic acid/methanol) based on number of cells lost after fixation, average rate of informative cells, rate of signal overlaps and FISH errors. A total of 100, 106 and 114 blastomeres were fixed using techniques 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Technique 2 gave the poorest nuclear quality with higher cytoplasm, number of overlaps and FISH errors. Although technique 1 showed better nuclear quality in terms of greater nuclear diameter, fewer overlaps and FISH errors, it is difficult to perform correctly. However, technique 3 shows reasonably good nuclear quality and is both easier to learn and use for PGD studies than the others.
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- Esther Velilla
- Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science of Saint Barnabas Medical Centre, 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 501, West Orange, NJ-07052, USA
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Fung J, Munné S, Weier HU. Detection of chromosome translocation products in single interphase cell nuclei. Methods Cell Biol 2001; 64:97-114. [PMID: 11070834 DOI: 10.1016/s0091-679x(01)64008-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- J Fung
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco 94143, USA
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Lersch RA, Fung J, Munné S, Pedersen RA, Weier HU. Case-specific, breakpoint-spanning DNA probes for analysis of single interphase cells. GENETIC TESTING 2001; 4:273-8. [PMID: 11142758 DOI: 10.1089/10906570050501498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Balanced reciprocal translocations are known to interfere with homolog pairing in meiosis. Many individuals carrying such chromosomal abnormalities suffer from reduced fertility or spontaneous abortions and seek help in the form of assisted reproductive technology. Although most translocations are relatively easy to detect in metaphase cells, the majority of embryonic cells biopsied in the course of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures are in interphase. These nuclei are, thus, unsuitable for analysis by chromosome banding or painting using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Our assay, based on FISH detection of breakpoint-spanning DNA probes, identifies translocations in interphase nuclei by microscopic inspection of hybridization domains. Probes are selected that span the breakpoint regions on normal homologs. The probes should hybridize to several hundred kilobases of DNA flanking the breakpoint. The two breakpoint-spanning DNA probes for the translocation chromosomes are labeled in separate colors (e.g., red and green). The translocation event producing two fused red/green hybridization domains can then be detected in interphase cell nuclei using a fluorescence microscope. We applied this scheme to analyze somatic and germ cells from 21 translocation patients, each with distinct breakpoints. Here, we summarize our experience and provide a description of strategies, cost estimates, as well as typical time frames.
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- R A Lersch
- Life Sciences Division, University of California, Berkeley 94720, USA
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Veiga A, Gil Y, Boada M, Carrera M, Vidal F, Boiso I, Ménézo Y, Barri PN. Confirmation of diagnosis in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) through blastocyst culture: preliminary experience. Prenat Diagn 1999. [DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0223(199912)19:13<1242::aid-pd736>3.0.co;2-p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Kobayashi J, Kohsaka T, Sasada H, Umezu M, Sato E. Fluorescence in situ hybridization with Y chromosome-specific probe in decondensed bovine spermatozoa. Theriogenology 1999; 52:1043-54. [PMID: 10735111 DOI: 10.1016/s0093-691x(99)00193-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study was carried out to demonstrate bovine Y chromosome-bearing spermatozoa by rapid fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), using a digoxigenin (Dig)-labeled DNA probe specific to bovine Y chromosome. Before the FISH procedure, sperm heads were treated for decondensation with dithiothreitol (DTT) and glutathione (GSH) with or without heparin supplementation. Concentrations of either above 2 mM DTT or above 100 mM GSH induced swelling of the sperm head, which resulted in sufficient detection of the Y chromosome signal in sperm nuclei by rapid FISH (49.8 to 53.4%). When FISH was used with 2 mM DTT or 100 mM GSH on specimens from 7 sires, the rate of detection of the Y chromosome signal varied among sires (5.4 to 49.6%), especially that of the GSH treatment. Supplementation of GSH with heparin (100 U/mL), however, could induce reliable, repeatable detection of the Y chromosome signal in sperm nuclei of all the 7 sires (48.4 to 50.3%). These results show that in bovine spermatozoa decondensed with GSH and heparin, rapid FISH can detect Y chromosome-bearing spermatozoa.
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He ZY, Liu HC, Mele CA, Veeck LL, Davis O, Rosenwaks Z. Recycling of a single human blastomere fixed on a microscopic slide for sexing and diagnosis of specific mutations by various types of polymerase chain reaction. Fertil Steril 1999; 72:341-8. [PMID: 10439008 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00241-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the suitability of recycling single blastomeres to assess multiple genetic variables for preimplantation genetic diagnosis. DESIGN Prospective randomized study. SETTING An academic medical center. PATIENT(S) Patients undergoing IVF-ET. INTERVENTION(S) Blastomeres were disaggregated from donated embryos obtained from patients. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification products. RESULT(S) Fifty-eight blastomeres individually fixed on slides were separated into four groups. Sequential PCRs (group I, n = 30), primed in situ labeling (PRINS) before five sequential PCRs (group II, n = 10), staining with hematoxylin before performing five sequential PCRs (group III, n = 11) and preamplification of whole DNAs by degenerate oligonucleotide primer (DOP) before performing PCR were executed. The amplification efficiencies of five sequential PCRs were 100%, 100%, 96.6%, 83.3%, 56.7% for group I; 100% 100%, 100%, 80%, 40% for group II; 54.5%, 36.4%, 18.2%, 9.1% for group III; and 100%, 100%, 100%, 100%, 100% for group IV. CONCLUSION(S) Blastomeres fixed for PRINS can be recycled for PCR to obtain more genetic information. Hematoxylin staining appears to increase the incidence of failed amplification. Preamplification of whole genomic DNAs by DOP-PCR appears to facilitate diagnosis with high efficiency.
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- Z Y He
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
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Bahçe M, Cohen J, Munné S. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of aneuploidy: were we looking at the wrong chromosomes? J Assist Reprod Genet 1999; 16:176-81. [PMID: 10224560 PMCID: PMC3455759 DOI: 10.1023/a:1020308722247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our purpose was to study aneuploidy frequencies of chromosomes 1, 4, 6, 7, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 22 in cleavage-stage embryos. These frequencies were compared to spontaneous abortion data to determine differences in survival rate of their aneuploidies. METHODS One hundred ninety-four embryos were analyzed with multicolor fluorescence in situ hybridization. Embryos were divided into three maternal age groups: 20 to 34.9 years, (2) 35 to 39.9 years, and (3) 40 years and older. Embryos were also divided into two developmental and morphological groups; arrested and nonarrested embryos. RESULTS The rate of aneuploidy was 14.51%, 14.10%, and 31.48% for age groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (P < 0.005). The chromosomes most frequently involved in aneuploidy events were 22, 15, 1, and 17. CONCLUSIONS The chromosomes most involved in spontaneous abortions are not necessarily the ones causing a decrease in implantation rates with maternal age. Other aneuploidies, such as for chromosomes 1 and 17, may seldom implant or die shortly after implantation.
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- M Bahçe
- Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey 07052, USA
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Weier HU, Munné S, Fung J. Patient-specific probes for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of structural and numerical aberrations in interphase cells. J Assist Reprod Genet 1999; 16:182-91. [PMID: 10224561 PMCID: PMC3455766 DOI: 10.1023/a:1020360706317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our purpose was to evaluate the utility of translocation breakpoint-spanning DNA probes for prenatal genetic diagnosis of structural and numerical chromosome aberrations in interphase cells. METHODS Breakpoint-spanning translocation probes were isolated from large insert DNA libraries and labeled so that the breakpoint regions were stained in different colors. Hybridization conditions were optimized using blastomeres biopsied from donated embryos. Probes were then applied to analyze patient blastomeres. RESULTS We prepared translocation breakpoint-specific probes for 18 in vitro fertilization patients. Here, we describe the preparation of probes for two patients carrying balanced translocations involving chromosome 11 [t(11;22)(q23;q11), t(6;11)(p22.1;p15.3)]. The breakpoint cloning procedure could be accomplished in about 3-5 weeks. Additional time was needed to optimize probes. Application of probes demonstrated numerical as well as structural abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS Breakpoint-spanning probes allow chromosome analysis in interphase cells as required for preimplantation genetic diagnosis screening of blastomeres.
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- H U Weier
- Life Sciences Division, University of California, E. O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 94720, USA
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Shea BF. Determining the sex of bovine embryos using polymerase chain reaction results: a six-year retrospective study. Theriogenology 1999; 51:841-54. [PMID: 10729007 DOI: 10.1016/s0093-691x(99)00030-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Knowing the sex of embryos produced for use in an embryo transfer program can assist the dairy producer in managing his resources more effectively. A reliable procedure for accomplishing this goal is to apply PCR technology to the biopsy of an embryo. A description is provided of how the technique has been applied on a large scale in a commercial setting in western Canada between 1992 and 1997. A total of 4,183 embryos was biopsied over a 6-yr period. The sex was determined with more than 90% of the embryos. The results showed that there was a seasonal variation in the sex ratio, with more females being recorded in the period of least light (October to March), than in April to September. While both sire and embryo quality affected the sex ratio, the differences were too small to be of value in most breeding programs. Pregnancy rates with fresh sexed embryos (58 to 71%) were comparable to those with fresh unsexed embryos. The results following freezing and thawing of sexed embryos were low (37 to 66%) but sufficient to be viable commercially. When the sex assigned by PCR was verified by fetal sexing at 60 d of gestation, the error rate was 7%. This study demonstrates that sexing of embryos can be carried out on a large scale. Demand for quick, reliable determination of sex can be met in a cost effective manner. The pregnancy rates achieved with embryos after biopsy are suitable for use in a commercial setting.
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- B F Shea
- Alta Embryo Group Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Munné S, Magli C, Bahçe M, Fung J, Legator M, Morrison L, Cohert J, Gianaroli L. Preimplantation diagnosis of the aneuploidies most commonly found in spontaneous abortions and live births: XY, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22. Prenat Diagn 1998; 18:1459-66. [PMID: 9949446 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0223(199812)18:13<1459::aid-pd514>3.0.co;2-v] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The present preimplantation diagnosis test is able to screen for the most common aneuploidies from single blastomeres in about five hours with a 15 per cent misdiagnosis. This means that the risk of spontaneous abortion and trisomic offspring for women of advanced maternal age could be reduced to the same level as younger women for whom prenatal diagnosis is usually not necessary. Better probes and more fluorochromes could improve the success rate of the test.
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MESH Headings
- Abortion, Spontaneous/genetics
- Adult
- Aneuploidy
- Biopsy
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 14
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 16
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22
- Embryo, Mammalian
- Embryonic Development
- Female
- Humans
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Outcome
- Prenatal Diagnosis/methods
- X Chromosome
- Y Chromosome
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- S Munné
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, USA.
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Kobayashi J, Sekimoto A, Uchida H, Wada T, Sasaki K, Sasada H, Umezu M, Sato E. Rapid detection of male-specific DNA sequence in bovine embryos using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Mol Reprod Dev 1998; 51:390-4. [PMID: 9820197 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2795(199812)51:4<390::aid-mrd5>3.0.co;2-f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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An accurate, reliable, and quick (less than an hour) method for determining the sex of bovine embryos was developed using a fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), with a probe designed from a bovine Y chromosome specific DNA (BC1.2). First, to improve a protocol of FISH and evaluate an accuracy of the method, lymphocyte nuclei prepared from three bulls, two cows, and one freemartin were tested. We found that 5 min was enough for hybridization. The washing solution adequate for posthybridization was 0.5x SSC at 72 degrees C for 5 min. The whole procedure for FISH can be accomplished in less than an hour. A male-specific signal was detected, on average, as 97, 0.5, and 83%, respectively, of lymphocytes in males, females, and a freemartin. Using the rapid FISH protocol developed, 28 embryos were divided. According to the presence of the digoxigenin signal, 16 embryos (57.1%) were predicted as male, and 12 embryos (42.9%), predicted as female.
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Xu K, Huang T, Liu T, Shi Z, Rosenwaks Z. Improving the fixation method for preimplantation genetic diagnosis by fluorescent in situ hybridization. J Assist Reprod Genet 1998; 15:570-4. [PMID: 9822987 PMCID: PMC3454918 DOI: 10.1023/a:1022542406056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our purpose was to modify a fixation method using Tween-20 and HCl (TH) and to compare it with a protocol using methanol and acetic acid (MA) for the improvement of preimplantation genetic diagnosis by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). METHODS Single blastomeres were allocated to either the TH or the MA procedure. The two methods were compared to evaluate efficiency of fixation and the intensities of FISH signals. RESULTS With the TH method, 123 (93.9%) of 131 blastomeres were fixed, while only 95 (78.5%) of 121 were fixed with MA. Average scores for the intensity of FISH signals were significantly stronger for TH than for MA (P < 0.05). There was also a significant difference in signal intensity scores between the two methods for type-3 nuclei. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that not only are fewer nuclei lost during fixation but also stronger FISH signals can be obtained with the TH method. Thus, modified TH can improve the overall efficiency of preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
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- K Xu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York 10021, USA
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Findlay I, Corby N, Rutherford A, Quirke P. Comparison of FISH PRINS, and conventional and fluorescent PCR for single-cell sexing: suitability for preimplantation genetic diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet 1998; 15:258-65. [PMID: 9604757 PMCID: PMC3454765 DOI: 10.1023/a:1022584225311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was the first method used for sexing in preimplantation genetic diagnosis, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) has become the method of choice. Recently two new techniques, primed in situ synthesis (PRINS) and fluorescent PCR, have been developed. This study compares the reliability and accuracy of these four techniques in single cells. RESULTS In buccal cells, fluorescent PCR and FISH had similar reliability (94 and 93%) and accuracy (97 and 96%) rates. The reliability and accuracy of PRINS (91 and 25%) and conventional PCR (79 and 89%) were lower. In human blastomeres, FISH and fluorescent PCR had similar reliability (100%, 717; 95%, 190/201) rates. Accuracy rates were 71% (517) and 99% (188/190) for FISH and fluorescent PCR, respectively, however, too few blastomeres were analyzed by FISH for meaningful comparison. However, when these data are compared with published data, the method of choice for blastomere sexing appears to be fluorescent PCR. CONCLUSIONS Flouroscent PCR has major implications for PGD.
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- I Findlay
- Centre for Reproduction, Growth and Development, Leeds University, UK
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Greenlee AR, Krisher RL, Plotka ED. Rapid sexing of murine preimplantation embryos using a nested, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Mol Reprod Dev 1998; 49:261-7. [PMID: 9491378 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2795(199803)49:3<261::aid-mrd6>3.0.co;2-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The objective of this study was to develop a rapid and efficient means of sexing murine preimplantation embryos at the 4- to 8-cell stage of development. To achieve this goal, a nested, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was optimized using DNA from male and female mice and primers specific for X- (DXNds3)- and Y- (Sry,Zfy) gene sequences. Sensitivity of the assay was measured using groups of 4, 2, or 1 blastomere from dissociated embryos. Efficiency was evaluated using single blastomeres obtained by embryo biopsy. Accuracy of sexing was determined by comparing single-cell results with those of matched blastocysts. Robust amplification of male (XY) and female (XX) gene sequences was obtained in less than 6 hours. The percentage of male (3 bands) and female (1 band) reactions for groups of 4, 2, or 1 blastomere was 100% (6/6), 100% (15/15), and 94.4% (17/18), respectively. Assay efficiency for single, biopsied blastomeres from 4 to 8 cell embryos was 95.8% (207/216). For male and female embryos, sexing of single blastomeres accurately predicted results of matched blastocysts, 100% (10/10) and 100% (13/13), respectively. Simultaneous amplification of one X- and two Y-gene sequences ensured correct interpretation of sexing reactions. Short thermal cycling times and minimal tube handling increased the assay speed and decreased the potential risk of contamination.
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- A R Greenlee
- Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, Wisconsin 54449, USA
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Chen SU, Chao KH, Wu MY, Chen CD, Ho HN, Yang YS. The simplified two-pipette technique is more efficient than the conventional three-pipette method for blastomere biopsy in human embryos. Fertil Steril 1998; 69:569-75. [PMID: 9531901 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)00535-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficiency and efficacy of a simplified two-pipette technique in comparison to the conventional three-pipette method; in the two-pipette method, a single, larger drilling/biopsy pipette is used to perform zona pellucida (ZP) drilling and blastomere aspiration for embryo biopsy. DESIGN A preclinical, prospective, randomized, in vitro experiment. SETTING The reproductive unit of a university teaching hospital. PATIENT(S) Ninety-five excess embryos at the two- to four-cell stage were obtained from 35 patients undergoing IVF. INTERVENTION(S) At the six- to eight-cell stage, 88 embryos were allocated randomly to three groups: group I for the conventional method (n = 29), group II for the simplified technique (n = 30), and group III for controls (n = 29). The embryos then were cultured in vitro. The retrieved blastomeres were fixed and examined with fluorescence in situ hybridization using X and Y probes simultaneously. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Biopsy time, successful retrieval of a blastomere, fixation of the cell, signals developed from fluorescence in situ hybridization, and growth potential and hatching capacity of the biopsied embryos were evaluated. RESULT(S) The mean time (+/- SD) for biopsy of each embryo in group I (435 +/- 137 seconds) was significantly longer than that in group II (126 +/- 32 seconds). The success rates for obtaining an intact blastomere were not different between group I (93%) and group II (97%). The growth capacity to the blastocyst stage was similar among the three groups (34%, 37%, and 38%, respectively). However, the ZP-drilled and biopsied embryos of groups I and II had higher percentages of hatching (34% and 37%, respectively) and complete hatching (17% and 20%, respectively) than did those of group III (10% and 0, respectively). The blastomeres obtained by biopsy in groups I and II were equally fixed (90% vs. 90%, respectively) and shown in fluorescence in situ hybridization (79% vs. 80%, respectively). CONCLUSION(S) Compared with the conventional method, the simplified technique is more efficient and equally efficacious for blastomere biopsy in preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
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- S U Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Hossain AM, Barik S, Rizk B, Thorneycroft IH. Preconceptional sex selection: past, present, and future. ARCHIVES OF ANDROLOGY 1998; 40:3-14. [PMID: 9465998 DOI: 10.3109/01485019808987923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Predetermination of sex in human and in farm animals is reviewed. Preconceptional sex selection has generated great interest and controversy over the years. Medical and commercial benefits outweigh the ethical issues. Technology has not yet provided a routine method for separating the X- and Y-chromosome-bearing sperm. Flow cytometry is the only technique that produces a clinically significant enrichment of X- or Y-bearing spermatozoa However, concern has been raised about the methodological implications of the flow technique because of the use of DNA stains and UV light. Some other techniques, such as gradient columns, appear to produce a slight enrichment of one type of sperm over the other, but this level of enrichment appears unlikely to affect the sex ratio at birth. It thus remains speculative whether 100% pure preparation of X or Y sperm can be obtained unless a major improvement in methodology is achieved. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are currently the methods of choice for evaluating the validity of the sex selection procedure. In view of the extraordinary pace of the technological and scientific progress, it can be expected that the clinical and commercial application of the technology of preconceptional sex selection by X and Y sperm separation will be a reality in near future.
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- A M Hossain
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Alabama, Mobile 36688, USA
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Since the first U.S. report of a successful delivery from in vitro fertilization in 1982 (65), progress in the field of assisted reproduction and micromanipulation has been truly dramatic. Perhaps the most exciting advances have been in the area of male factor infertility. Couples who previously would have been offered donor insemination or adoption are now achieving pregnancies despite severe impairments in semen quality, the presence of only single numbers of sperm in the ejaculate, or unreconstructable reproductive tract obstruction. Techniques of micromanipulation that were revolutionary less than five yr ago are now obsolete, replaced by even more successful methods. Even nonobstructive azoospermia resulting from maturation arrest or other impairments in germ cell development have been added to the list of treatable factors in male infertility, as sperm can frequently be extracted directly from testicular parenchyma that is aspirated or surgically biopsied. For patients without sperm in the testicular parenchyma, round spermatid or secondary spermatocyte injections are at least theoretically possible. Several important questions remain with regard to IVF-ICSI. 1) What should be the specific indications for IVF and IVF-ICSI? Should IVF alone ever be used for male factor infertility? 2) What are the reasons for failure to achieve pregnancy after ICSI, which still represent over half of our attempts at achieving ongoing pregnancies? 3) Can we be certain that using severely impaired or less mature sperm will not result in significant birth defects or in genetic abnormalities that could affect the offspring in adolescence or adulthood? 4) What is the most successful and cost effective approach for the infertile couple with impaired semen parameters? For couples with male factor infertility, careful evaluation and treatment of the man should be considered before assisted reproduction, including ICSI. Contemporary application of ICSI for severe male factor infertility can allow pregnancy rates up to 52% (33), with ongoing pregnancy and live delivery rates as high as 37% per IVF cycle attempt (27). As long as viable sperm are present in the ejaculate or retrievable from the reproductive tract, then ICSI procedures can be applied.
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- P N Schlegel
- James Buchanan Brady Foundation, Department of Urology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York 10021, USA
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Aneuploidy 16 in human embryos increases significantly with maternal age**Presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Seattle, Washington, October 7 to 12, 1995, where it was awarded the prize paper of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. Fertil Steril 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)58448-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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