Prenatal diagnosis of cystic fibrosis using linked DNA probes

Prenat Diagn. 1988 Oct;8(8):619-24. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970080809.

Abstract

This paper presents data collected in Europe on 107 prenatal diagnoses of cystic fibrosis (CF) using linked DNA markers. To date, 38 children have been born without CF, as predicted, demonstrating the present rapid move from research to clinical genetic service.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystic Fibrosis / diagnosis*
  • DNA Probes*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*

Substances

  • DNA Probes