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Li S, Li H, Gao Y, Zou Y, Yin X, Chen ZJ, Choy KW, Dong Z, Yan J. Identification of cryptic balanced translocations in couples with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss based upon embryonic PGT-A results. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024; 41:171-184. [PMID: 38102500 PMCID: PMC10789697 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02999-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The goal of this study is to determine whether any balanced translocation (BT) had been missed by previous karyotyping in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (uRPL). METHODS This case series included 48 uRPL-affected couples with normal karyotypes. The embryos from these couples have all undergone preimplantation testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A). Based on the PGT-A's results, 48 couples could be categorized into two groups: 17 couples whose multiple embryos were detected with similar structural variations (SVs, segmental/complete) and 31 couples without such findings but who did not develop any euploid embryo despite at least three high-quality blastocysts being tested. The peripheral blood sample of each partner was then collected for mate-pair sequencing (MPseq) to determine whether any of them were BT carriers. RESULTS MPseq analyses identified 13 BTs in the 17 couples whose multiple embryos had similar SVs detected (13/17, 76.47%) and three BTs in the 31 couples without euploid embryo obtained (3/31, 9.7%). Among the 16 MPseq-identified BTs, six were missed due to the limited resolution of G-banding karyotyping analysis, and the rest were mostly owing to the similar banding patterns and/or comparable sizes shared by the two segments exchanged. CONCLUSION A normal karyotype does not eliminate the possibility of carrying BT for couples with uRPL. The use of PGT-A allows us to perceive the "carrier couples" missed by karyotyping analysis, providing an increased risk of finding cryptic BTs if similar SVs are always detected on two chromosomes among multiple embryos. Nonetheless, certain carriers with translocated segments of sub-resolution may still go unnoticed.
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- Shuo Li
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center For Medical Genetics, Hong Kong, China.
- Hong Kong Branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centers-Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Hong Kong, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Xia Q, Li S, Ding T, Liu Z, Liu J, Li Y, Zhu H, Yao Z. Nanopore sequencing for detecting reciprocal translocation carrier status in preimplantation genetic testing. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:1. [PMID: 36593441 PMCID: PMC9809107 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-09103-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Balanced reciprocal translocation (BRT) is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities that causes infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and birth defects. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is widely used to select euploid embryos for BRT carriers to increase the chance of a healthy live birth. Several strategies can be used to distinguish reciprocal translocation carrier embryos from those with a normal karyotype; however, these techniques are time-consuming and difficult to implement in clinical laboratories. In this study, nanopore sequencing was performed in two reciprocal translocation carriers, and the results were validated using the next-generation sequencing-based method named, "Mapping Allele with Resolved Carrier Status" (MaReCs). RESULTS The translocation breakpoints in both reciprocal translocation carriers were accurately identified by nanopore sequencing and were in accordance with the results obtained using MaReCs. More than one euploid non-balanced translocation carrier embryo was identified in both patients. Amniocentesis results revealed normal karyotypes, consistent with the findings by MaReCs and nanopore sequencing. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that nanopore sequencing is a powerful strategy for accurately distinguishing non-translocation embryos from translocation carrier embryos and precisely localizing translocation breakpoints, which is essential for PGT and aids in reducing the propagation of reciprocal translocation in the population.
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- Qiuping Xia
- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan China
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- Yikon Genomics Co., Ltd, 215000 Suzhou, Jiangsu China
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- Yikon Genomics Co., Ltd, 215000 Suzhou, Jiangsu China
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- Yikon Genomics Co., Ltd, 215000 Suzhou, Jiangsu China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Center for Medical Genetics and Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008 Changsha, Hunan China
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Xie P, Hu L, Peng Y, Tan YQ, Luo K, Gong F, Lu G, Lin G. Risk Factors Affecting Alternate Segregation in Blastocysts From Preimplantation Genetic Testing Cycles of Autosomal Reciprocal Translocations. Front Genet 2022; 13:880208. [PMID: 35719400 PMCID: PMC9201810 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.880208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Reciprocal translocations are the most common structural chromosome rearrangements and may be associated with reproductive problems. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze factors that can influence meiotic segregation patterns in blastocysts for reciprocal translocation carriers. Segregation patterns of quadrivalents in 10,846 blastocysts from 2,871 preimplantation genetic testing cycles of reciprocal translocation carriers were analyzed. The percentage of normal/balanced blastocysts was 34.3%, and 2:2 segregation was observed in 90.0% of the blastocysts. Increased TAR1 (ratio of translocated segment 1 over the chromosome arm) emerged as an independent protective factor associated with an increase in alternate segregation (p = 0.004). Female sex and involvement of an acrocentric chromosome (Acr-ch) were independent risk factors that reduced alternate segregation proportions (p < 0.001). Notably, a higher TAR1 reduced the proportion of adjacent-1 segregation (p < 0.001); a longer translocated segment and female sex increased the risk of adjacent-2 segregation (p = 0.009 and p < 0.001, respectively). Female sex and involvement of an Acr-ch enhanced the ratio of 3:1 segregation (p < 0.001 and p = 0.012, respectively). In conclusion, autosomal reciprocal translocation carriers have reduced proportions of alternate segregation in blastocysts upon the involvement of an Acr-ch, female sex, and lower TAR1. These results may facilitate more appropriate genetic counseling for couples with autosomal reciprocal translocation regarding their chances of producing normal/balanced blastocysts.
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- Pingyuan Xie
- Hunan Normal University School of Medicine, Changsha, China
- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Development and Carcinogenesis, Changsha, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Human Stem Cell and Reproductive Engineering, Institute of Reproductive and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center for Reproduction and Genetics in Hunan Province, Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Ge Lin,
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Zhai F, Wang Y, Li H, Wang Y, Zhu X, Kuo Y, Guan S, Li J, Song S, He Q, An J, Zhi X, Lian Y, Huang J, Li R, Qiao J, Yan L, Yan Z. Low-coverage NGS-based PGT-SR accurately discriminate normal/carrier embryos for patients with translocations in IVF. Reprod Biomed Online 2022; 45:473-480. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pei Z, Deng K, Lei C, Du D, Yu G, Sun X, Xu C, Zhang S. Identifying Balanced Chromosomal Translocations in Human Embryos by Oxford Nanopore Sequencing and Breakpoints Region Analysis. Front Genet 2022; 12:810900. [PMID: 35116057 PMCID: PMC8804325 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.810900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background: Balanced chromosomal aberrations, especially balanced translocations, can cause infertility, recurrent miscarriage or having chromosomally defective offspring. Preimplantation genetic testing for structural rearrangement (PGT-SR) has been widely implemented to improve the clinical outcomes by selecting euploid embryos for transfer, whereas embryos with balanced translocation karyotype were difficult to be distinguished by routine genetic techniques from those with a normal karyotype. Method: In this present study, we developed a clinically applicable method for reciprocal translocation carriers to reduce the risk of pregnancy loss. In the preclinical phase, we identified reciprocal translocation breakpoints in blood of translocation carriers by long-read Oxford Nanopore sequencing, followed by junction-spanning polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Sanger sequencing. In the clinical phase of embryo diagnosis, aneuploidies and unbalanced translocations were screened by comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS) with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray, carrier embryos were diagnosed by junction-spanning PCR and family haplotype linkage analysis of the breakpoints region. Amniocentesis and cytogenetic analysis of fetuses in the second trimester were performed after embryo transfer to conform the results diagnosed by the presented method. Results: All the accurate reciprocal translocation breakpoints were effectively identified by Nanopore sequencing and confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Twelve embryos were biopsied and detected, the results of junction-spanning PCR and haplotype linkage analysis were consistent. In total, 12 biopsied blastocysts diagnosed to be euploid, in which 6 were aneuploid or unbalanced, three blastocysts were identified to be balanced translocation carriers and three to be normal karyotypes. Two euploid embryos were subsequently transferred back to patients and late prenatal karyotype analysis of amniotic fluid cells was performed. The outcomes diagnosed by the current approach were totally consistent with the fetal karyotypes. Conclusions: In summary, these investigations in our study illustrated that chromosomal reciprocal translocations in embryos can be accurately diagnosed. Long-read Nanopore sequencing and breakpoint analysis contributes to precisely evaluate the genetic risk of disrupted genes, and provides a way of selecting embryos with normal karyotype, especially for couples those without a reference.
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- Zhenle Pei
- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Chigene (Beijing) Translational Medical Research Center Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Congjian Xu, ; Shuo Zhang,
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics and IVF Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Congjian Xu, ; Shuo Zhang,
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Zhang S, Lei C, Wu J, Xiao M, Zhou J, Zhu S, Fu J, Lu D, Sun X, Xu C. A comprehensive and universal approach for embryo testing in patients with different genetic disorders. Clin Transl Med 2021; 11:e490. [PMID: 34323405 PMCID: PMC8265165 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) has markedly improved clinical pregnancy outcomes for carriers of gene mutations or chromosomal structural rearrangements by the selection of embryos free of disease-causing genes and chromosome abnormalities. However, for detecting whole or segmental chromosome aneuploidies, gene variants or balanced chromosome rearrangements in the same embryo require separate procedures, and none of the existing detection platforms is universal for all patients with different genetic disorders. METHODS Here, we report a cost-effective, family-based haplotype phasing approach that can simultaneously evaluate multiple genetic variants, including monogenic disorders, aneuploidy, and balanced chromosome rearrangements in the same embryo with a single test. A total of 12 monogenic diseases carrier couples and either of them carried chromosomal rearrangements were enrolled simultaneously in this present study. Genome-wide genotyping was performed with single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-array, and aneuploidies were analyzed through SNP allele frequency and Log R ratio. Parental haplotypes were phased by an available genotype from a close relative, and the embryonic genome-wide haplotypes were determined through family haplotype linkage analysis (FHLA). Disease-causing genes and chromosomal rearrangements were detected by haplotypes located within the 2 Mb region covering the targeted genes or breakpoint regions. RESULTS Twelve blastocysts were thawed, and then transferred into the uterus of female patients. Nine pregnancies had reached the second trimester and five healthy babies have been born. Fetus validation results, performed with the amniotic fluid or umbilical cord blood samples, were consistent with those at the blastocyst stage diagnosed by PGT. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate that SNP-based FHLA enables the accurate genetic detection of a wide spectrum of monogenic diseases and chromosome abnormalities in embryos, preventing the transfer of parental genetic abnormalities to the fetus. This method can be implemented as a universal platform for embryo testing in patients with different genetic disorders.
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- Shuo Zhang
- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, School of Life ScienceFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Reproductive Health, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Reproductive Health, Chongqing Population and Family PlanningScience and Technology Research InstituteChongqingChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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M M YC, Yu Q, Ma M, Wang H, Tian S, Zhang W, M M JZ, Liu Y, Yang Q, Pan X, Liang H, Wang L, Leigh D, Cram DS, Yao Y. Variant haplophasing by long-read sequencing: a new approach to preimplantation genetic testing workups. Fertil Steril 2021; 116:774-783. [PMID: 34020778 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To apply long-read, third-generation sequencing as a part of a general workup strategy for performing structural rearrangement (PGT-SR) and monogenic disease (PGT-M) embryo testing. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING In vitro fertilization unit. PATIENT(S) Couples presenting for PGT-SR (n = 15) and PGT-M (n = 2). INTERVENTION(S) Blastocyst biopsy with molecular testing for translocation breakpoints or mutations (targets). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Detailed, parental-phased, single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) profiles around targets for selection of informative polymorphic markers to simplify and facilitate clinical preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) designs that enable discrimination between carrier and noncarrier embryos. RESULT(S) High definition of chromosome breakpoints together with closely phased polymorphic markers was achieved for all 15 couples presenting for PGT-SR. Similarly, for the two couples presenting for PGT-M, tightly linked informative markers around the mutations were also simply identified. Three couples with translocations t(1;17)(q21;p13), t(3;13)(p25;q21.2), and t(12;13)(q23;q22) proceeded with PGT-SR, requesting preferential identification of noncarrier embryos for transfer. Following selection of a set of informative SNPs linked to breakpoints, we successfully performed PGT-SR tests, resulting in ongoing pregnancies with a noncarrier fetus for all couples. Similarly, with the use of tests based on informative SNPs linked to the parental mutations, one couple proceeded with PGT-M for maple syrup urine disease, resulting in an ongoing pregnancy with a disease-free fetus. CONCLUSION(S) For couples contemplating clinical PGT, variant haplophasing around the target reduces the workup process by enabling rapid selection of closely linked informative markers for patient-specific test design.
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- Yanfei Cheng M M
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Genetics and Precision Medicine Center, First Hospital of Kunming, Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Genetics and Precision Medicine Center, First Hospital of Kunming, Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Genetics and Precision Medicine Center, First Hospital of Kunming, Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Genetics and Precision Medicine Center, First Hospital of Kunming, Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Liu D, Chen C, Zhang X, Dong M, He T, Dong Y, Lu J, Yu L, Yang C, Liu F. Successful birth after preimplantation genetic testing for a couple with two different reciprocal translocations and review of the literature. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:58. [PMID: 33879178 PMCID: PMC8056626 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00731-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preimplantation genetic testing for chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR) is widely applied in couples with single reciprocal translocation to increase the chance for a healthy live birth. However, limited knowledge is known on the data of PGT-SR when both parents have a reciprocal translocation. Here, we for the first time present a rare instance of PGT-SR for a non-consanguineous couple in which both parents carried an independent balanced reciprocal translocation and show how relevant genetic counseling data can be generated. METHODS The precise translocation breakpoints were identified by whole genome low-coverage sequencing (WGLCS) and Sanger sequencing. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) combining with breakpoint-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to define 24-chromosome and the carrier status of the euploid embryos. RESULTS Surprisingly, 2 out of 3 day-5 blastocysts were found to be balanced for maternal reciprocal translocation while being normal for paternal translocation and thus transferable. The transferable embryo rate was significantly higher than that which would be expected theoretically. Transfer of one balanced embryo resulted in the birth of a healthy boy. CONCLUSION(S) Our data of PGT-SR together with a systematic review of the literature should help in providing couples carrying two different reciprocal translocations undergoing PGT-SR with more appropriate genetic counseling.
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- Dun Liu
- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical Genetic Centre, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical Genetic Centre, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical Genetic Centre, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- CheerLand Precision Biomed Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Li R, Wang J, Gu A, Xu Y, Guo J, Pan J, Zeng Y, Ma Y, Zhou C, Xu Y. Feasibility study of using unbalanced embryos as a reference to distinguish euploid carrier from noncarrier embryos by single nucleotide polymorphism array for reciprocal translocations. Prenat Diagn 2021; 41:681-689. [PMID: 33411373 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To study the feasibility of using unbalanced embryos as a reference in distinguishing euploid carrier and noncarrier embryos by single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array-based preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for reciprocal translocations. METHODS After comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS), euploid embryos were identified as normal or carriers using a family member as a reference. Next, unbalanced embryos were used as a reference, and the results were compared with the previous ones. Karyotypes of transferred embryos were validated by prenatal diagnosis. RESULTS Of 995 embryos from 110 couples, 288 were found to be euploid. Using a family member as a reference, 142 and 144 embryos were tested to be euploid noncarrier and carrier respectively, and the remaining 2 embryos were undetermined. When unbalanced embryos were selected as references, all the results were consistent with the previous ones. A total of 107 embryos were transferred, resulting in 66 clinical pregnancies. Karyotypes of prenatal diagnosis were all in accordance with the results of tested embryos. CONCLUSIONS SNP array-based haplotyping is a rapid and effective way to distinguish between euploid carrier and noncarrier embryos. In case no family member is available as a reference, unbalanced embryos can be used for identification of euploid carrier and noncarrier embryos.
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- Rong Li
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Liu S, Wang H, Leigh D, Cram DS, Wang L, Yao Y. Third-generation sequencing: any future opportunities for PGT? J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 38:357-364. [PMID: 33211225 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-02009-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate use of the third-generation sequencing (TGS) Oxford Nanopore system as a new approach for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). METHODS Embryos with known structural variations underwent multiple displacement amplification to create fragments of DNA (average ~ 5 kb) suitable for sequencing on a nanopore. RESULTS High-depth sequencing identified the deletion interval for the relatively large HBA1/2--SEA alpha thalassemia deletion. In addition, STRs were able to be identified in the primary sequence data for potential use in conventional PGT-M linkage confirmation. Sequencing of amplified embryo DNA carrying a translocation enabled balanced embryos to be identified and gave the precise identification of translocation breakpoints, offering the opportunity to differentiate carriers from non-carrier embryos. Low-pass sequencing gave reproducible profiles suitable for simple identification of whole-chromosome and segmental aneuploidies. CONCLUSION TGS on the Oxford Nanopore is a possible alternative and versatile approach to PGT with potential for performing economical workups where the long read sequencing information can be used for assisting in a traditional PGT workup to design an accurate and reliable test. Additionally, application of TGS has the possibility of providing combined PGT-A/SR or in selected stand-alone PGT-M cases involving pathogenic deletions. Both of these applications offer the opportunity for simultaneous aneuploidy detection to select either balanced embryos for transfer or additional carrier identification. The low cost of the instrument offers new laboratories economical entry into onsite PGT.
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- Sai Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Medical School of Chinese PLA, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.,Reproductive Medicine and Genetic Center, The First Hospital of Kunming Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Medical School of Chinese PLA, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine and Genetic Center, The First Hospital of Kunming Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine and Genetic Center, The First Hospital of Kunming Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine and Genetic Center, The First Hospital of Kunming Calmette Hospital, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Medical School of Chinese PLA, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, People's Republic of China.
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Ma L, Cai L, Hu M, Wang J, Xie J, Xing Y, Shen J, Cui Y, Liu XJ, Liu J. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation of human oocyte in vitro maturation reduces postmeiotic aneuploidies. Fertil Steril 2020; 114:331-337. [PMID: 32646587 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on oocyte maturation rates and postmeiotic aneuploidy rates during in vitro maturation (IVM) of human oocytes. DESIGN Clinical laboratory observation. SETTING Hospital and university laboratories. PATIENT(S) Forty-five patients aged ≥38 years and 18 patients aged ≤30 years undergoing in vitro fertilization. INTERVENTION(S) The germinal vesicle-stage oocytes and associated cumulus cells were cultured in IVM media for 24-48 hours with or without 50 μmol/L CoQ10. Oocyte maturation rates were determined based on the presence or absence of the first polar body. Postmeiotic aneuploidies were determined using next-generation sequencing analyses of biopsied polar bodies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Oocyte maturation rates, postmeiotic oocyte aneuploidy rates, and chromosome aneuploidy frequencies. RESULT(S) In women aged 38-46 years, 50 μmol/L CoQ10 significantly increased oocyte maturation rates (82.6% vs. 63.0%; P=.035), reduced oocyte aneuploidy rates (36.8% vs. 65.5%; P=.020), and reduced chromosome aneuploidy frequencies (4.1% vs. 7.0%; P=.012. In women aged ≤30 years, we failed to demonstrate an effect of CoQ10 on oocyte maturation rates or postmeiotic aneuploidies. CONCLUSION(S) CoQ10 supplementation during IVM increased oocyte maturation rates and reduced postmeiotic aneuploidies for older women.
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- Long Ma
- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China; The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang J, Zhang B, Liu T, Xie H, Zhai J. Partial trisomy 4q and monosomy 5p inherited from a maternal translocationt(4;5)(q33; p15) in three adverse pregnancies. Mol Cytogenet 2020; 13:26. [PMID: 32625247 PMCID: PMC7329393 DOI: 10.1186/s13039-020-00492-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Carriers of balanced reciprocal chromosomal translocations are at known reproductive risk for offspring with unbalanced genotypes and resultantly abnormal phenotypes. Once fertilization of a balanced translocation gamete with a normal gamete, the partial monosomy or partial trisomy embryo will undergo abortion, fetal arrest or fetal malformations. We reported a woman with chromosomal balanced translocation who had two adverse pregnancies. Prenatal diagnosis was made for her third pregnancy to provide genetic counseling and guide her fertility. Case presentation We presented a woman with chromosomal balanced translocation who had three adverse pregnancies. Routine G banding and CNV-seq were used to analyze the chromosome karyotypes and copy number variants of amniotic fluid cells and peripheral blood. The karyotype of the woman was 46,XX,t(4;5)(q33;p15). During her first pregnancy, odinopoeia was performed due to fetal edema and abdominal fluid. The umbilical cord tissue of the fetus was examined by CNV-seq. The results showed a genomic gain of 24.18 Mb at 4q32.3-q35.2 and a genomic deletion of 10.84 Mb at 5p15.2-p15.33 and 2.36 Mb at 15q11.1-q11.2. During her second pregnancy, she did not receive a prenatal diagnosis because a routine prenatal ultrasound examination found no abnormalities. In 2016, she gave birth to a boy. The karyotype the of the boy was 46,XY,der(5)t(4;5)(q33;p15)mat. The results of CNV-seq showed a deletion of short arm of chromosome 5 capturing regions 5p15.2-p15.33, a copy gain of the distal region of chromosome 4 at segment 4q32.3q35.2, a duplication of chromosome 1 at segment 1q41q42.11 and a duplication of chromosome 17 at segment 17p12. During her third pregnancy, she underwent amniocentesis at 17 weeks of gestation. Chromosome karyotype hinted 46,XY,der(5)t(4;5)(q33;p15)mat. Results of CNV-seq showed a deletion of short arm (p) of chromosome 5 at the segment 5p15.2p15.33 and a duplication of the distal region of chromosome 4 at segment 4q32.3q35.2. Conclusions Chromosomal abnormalities in three pregnancies were inherited from the mother. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is recommended to prevent the birth of children with chromosomal abnormalities.
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- Jingbo Zhang
- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Center of Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical Schools of Xuzhou Medical University and Nanjing Medical University, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Center of Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical Schools of Xuzhou Medical University and Nanjing Medical University, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Center of Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical Schools of Xuzhou Medical University and Nanjing Medical University, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Center of Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical Schools of Xuzhou Medical University and Nanjing Medical University, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Center of Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical Schools of Xuzhou Medical University and Nanjing Medical University, 199 South Jiefang Road, Xuzhou, 221009 Jiangsu China
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Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Chromosomal Abnormalities: Aneuploidy, Mosaicism, and Structural Rearrangements. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11060602. [PMID: 32485954 PMCID: PMC7349251 DOI: 10.3390/genes11060602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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There is a high incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in early human embryos, whether they are generated by natural conception or by assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Cells with chromosomal copy number deviations or chromosome structural rearrangements can compromise the viability of embryos; much of the naturally low human fecundity as well as low success rates of ART can be ascribed to these cytogenetic defects. Chromosomal anomalies are also responsible for a large proportion of miscarriages and congenital disorders. There is therefore tremendous value in methods that identify embryos containing chromosomal abnormalities before intrauterine transfer to a patient being treated for infertility—the goal being the exclusion of affected embryos in order to improve clinical outcomes. This is the rationale behind preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) and structural rearrangements (-SR). Contemporary methods are capable of much more than detecting whole chromosome abnormalities (e.g., monosomy/trisomy). Technical enhancements and increased resolution and sensitivity permit the identification of chromosomal mosaicism (embryos containing a mix of normal and abnormal cells), as well as the detection of sub-chromosomal abnormalities such as segmental deletions and duplications. Earlier approaches to screening for chromosomal abnormalities yielded a binary result of normal versus abnormal, but the new refinements in the system call for new categories, each with specific clinical outcomes and nuances for clinical management. This review intends to give an overview of PGT-A and -SR, emphasizing recent advances and areas of active development.
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Gao M, Wang L, Xu P, Xie H, Liu X, Huang S, Zou Y, Li J, Wang Y, Li P, Gao Y, Chen Z. Noncarrier embryo selection and transfer in preimplantation genetic testing cycles for reciprocal translocation by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. J Genet Genomics 2020; 47:718-721. [PMID: 33775291 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Ming Gao
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- GrandOmics Biosciences Co., Ltd, Beijing, 102206, China
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- GrandOmics Biosciences Co., Ltd, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China; Key laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology of Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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Wang H, Jia Z, Mao A, Xu B, Wang S, Wang L, Liu S, Zhang H, Zhang X, Yu T, Mu T, Xu M, Cram DS, Yao Y. Analysis of balanced reciprocal translocations in patients with subfertility using single-molecule optical mapping. J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 37:509-516. [PMID: 32026199 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-01702-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Approximately 1% of individuals who carry a balanced reciprocal translocation (BRT) are subfertile. Current karyotyping does not have the resolution to determine whether the breakpoints of the involved chromosomes perturb genes important for fertility. The aim of this study was to apply single-molecule optical mapping (SMOM) to patients presenting for IVF (in vitro fertilization) to ascertain whether the BRT disrupted any genes associated with normal fertility. METHODS Nine subfertile patients with different BRTs were recruited for the study. Methyltransferase enzyme DLE1 was used to fluorescently label their genomic DNA samples at the recognition motif CTTAAG. The SMOM was performed on the Bionano platform, and long molecules aligned against the reference genome hg19 to identify the breakpoint regions. Mate-pair and PCR-Sanger sequencing were used to confirm the precise breakpoint sequences. RESULTS Both breakpoint regions in each of the nine BRTs were finely mapped to small regions of approximately 10 Kb, and their positions were consistent with original cytogenetic banding patterns determined by karyotyping. In three BRTs, breakpoints disrupted genes known to be associated with male infertility, namely NUP155 and FNDC3A [46,XY,t(5;13)(p15;q22)], DPY19L1 [46,XY,t(1;7)(p36.3;p15), and BAI3 [46,XY,t(3;6)(p21;q16)]. CONCLUSIONS The SMOM has potential clinical application as a rapid tool to screen patients with BRTs for underlying genetic causes of infertility and other diseases.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Center of Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- The First Hospital of KunMing, Kunming, 650034, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.,The First Hospital of KunMing, Kunming, 650034, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China
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- Berry Genomics Corporation, Beijing, 102200, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Chow JF, Cheng HH, Lau EY, Yeung WS, Ng EH. Distinguishing between carrier and noncarrier embryos with the use of long-read sequencing in preimplantation genetic testing for reciprocal translocations. Genomics 2020; 112:494-500. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Chow JFC, Cheng HHY, Lau EYL, Yeung WSB, Ng EHY. High-resolution mapping of reciprocal translocation breakpoints using long-read sequencing. MethodsX 2019; 6:2499-2503. [PMID: 31908979 PMCID: PMC6939040 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2019.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Long-read nanopore sequencing enables direct high-resolution breakpoint mapping on balanced carriers of reciprocal translocation. The mean sequencing depth on the translocated chromosomes to achieve accurate mapping of breakpoints ranged from 2.5-fold to 6.2-fold. To speed up determination of the breakpoints from long-read sequencing data, alignment reads on the translocated chromosomes were extracted before piped into NanoSV. Checking the position of breakpoints on Interactive Genomics Viewer (IGV) was crucial to successful design of breakpoint PCR primers, especially when large deletion was involved at the breakpoints. Long-read sequencing enables accurate breakpoint mapping with base-pair resolution Splitting bam files by translocated chromosomes drastically speeded up the breakpoint determination IGV helps to identify the breakpoint positions and facilitate the design of breakpoint PCR primers
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- Judy F C Chow
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Zhang S, Zhao D, Zhang J, Mao Y, Kong L, Zhang Y, Liang B, Sun X, Xu C. BasePhasing: a highly efficient approach for preimplantation genetic haplotyping in clinical application of balanced translocation carriers. BMC Med Genomics 2019; 12:52. [PMID: 30885195 PMCID: PMC6423798 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-019-0495-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) has already been applied in chromosomally balanced translocation carriers to improve the clinical outcome of assisted reproduction. However, traditional methods could not further distinguish embryos carrying a translocation from those with a normal karyotype prior to implantation. METHODS To solve this problem, we developed a method named "Chromosomal Phasing on Base level" (BasePhasing), which based on Infinium Asian Screening Array-24 v1.0 (ASA) and a specially phasing pipeline. Firstly, by comparing the number of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci in different minor allele frequencies (MAFs) and in 2Mbp continuous windows of ASA chip and karyomap-12 chip, we verified whether ASA could be adopted for genome-wide haplotype linkage analysis. Besides, the whole gene amplification (WGA) of 3-10 cells of GM16457 cell line was used to verify whether ASA chip could be used for testing of WGA products. Finally, two balanced translocation families were utilized to carry out BasePhasing and to validate the feasibility of its clinical application. RESULTS The average number of SNP loci in each window of ASA (473.2) was twice of that of Karyomap-12 (201.2). The coincidence rate of SNP loci in genomic DNA and WGA products was about 97%. The 5.3Mbp deletion was detected positively in cell line GM16457 of both genomic DNA and WGA products, and haplotype linkage analysis was performed in genome wide successfully. In the two balanced translocation families, 18 blastocysts were analyzed, in which 8 were unbalanced and the other 10 were balanced or normal chromosomes. Two embryos were transferred back to the patients successfully, and prenatal cytogenetic analysis of amniotic fluid was performed in the second trimester. The results predicted by BasePhasing and prenatal diagnosis were totally consistent. CONCLUSIONS Infinium ASA bead chip based BasePhasing pipeline shows good performance in balanced translocation carrier testing. With the characteristics of simple operation procedure and accurate results, we demonstrate that BasePhasing is one of the most suitable methods to distinguish between balanced and structurally normal chromosome embryos from translocation carriers in PGT at present.
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- Shuo Zhang
- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China.,State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Science, Fudan University, 588 Fangxie Rd, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Basecare Medical Device Co., Ltd, 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215001, China
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- Basecare Medical Device Co., Ltd, 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215001, China
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- Basecare Medical Device Co., Ltd, 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215001, China
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- Basecare Medical Device Co., Ltd, 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215001, China
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Basecare Medical Device Co., Ltd, 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215001, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic and Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China. .,Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Shanghai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China. .,Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Trounson A. Development of in vitro fertilization in Australia. Fertil Steril 2018; 110:19-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.02.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Wang J, Zeng Y, Ding C, Cai B, Lu B, Li R, Xu Y, Xu Y, Zhou C. Preimplantation genetic testing of Robertsonian translocation by SNP array-based preimplantation genetic haplotyping. Prenat Diagn 2018; 38:547-554. [PMID: 29799617 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The present study attempted to confirm a method that distinguishes a balanced Robertsonian translocation carrier embryo from a truly normal embryo in parallel with comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS). METHODS Comprehensive chromosome screening was performed in 107 embryos from 11 couples carrying Robertsonian translocations. Among them, embryos from 2 families had been transferred before the diagnosis of translocation, which resulted in successful pregnancies; embryos from the remaining families were transferred after the identification of translocations. The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotypes were acquired on a genome-wide basis, and breakpoint regions and flanking were assessed by establishing haplotypes. The predicted karyotypes from the transferred embryos were confirmed by prenatal diagnosis. RESULTS Among the 9 families finally undergoing translocation diagnosis, the amniotic cell karyotypes of 3 families were concordant with the results predicted by preimplantation genetic haplotyping, revealing a good consistency rate. After CCS, the euploid embryos from 2 other families could not be further detected because of the absence of abnormal embryos as probands. CONCLUSIONS Molecular karyotypes and haplotypes could be established with SNP microarray simultaneously in each embryo. SNP array-based PGT can simultaneously complete the CCS and identify Robertsonian translocation carriers, thus making it possible to prevent Robertsonian translocations from being passed to subsequent generations.
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- Jing Wang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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