Human Genetics

, Volume 89, Issue 1, pp 18–22 | Cite as

Dual fluorescent in situ hybridisation for simultaneous detection of X and Y chromosome-specific probes for the sexing of human preimplantation embryonic nuclei

  • Darren K. Griffin
  • Leeanda J. Wilton
  • Alan H. Handvside
  • Robert M. L. Winston
  • Joy D. A. Delhanty
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Summary

Dual fluorescent in situ hybridisation has been used for the simultaneous detection of X and Y chromosome-specific probes in single cleavage nuclei from disaggregated 4- to 7-cell human embryos. Based on the presence of a Y signal or 2 X signals in the absence of a Y, 89% of poor quality metaphases and 72% of interphase nuclei could be classified as male or female. With further refinements, this technique will offer a credible alternative to the polymerase chain reaction for the diagnosis of sex in human preimplantation embryos in families segregating for X-linked genetic disease.

Keywords

Polymerase Chain Reaction Internal Medicine Metabolic Disease Genetic Disease Poor Quality 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Darren K. Griffin
    • 1
  • Leeanda J. Wilton
    • 2
  • Alan H. Handvside
    • 3
  • Robert M. L. Winston
    • 3
  • Joy D. A. Delhanty
    • 1
  1. 1.Galton Laboratory, Department of Genetics and BiometryUniversity College London, Wolfson HouseLondonUK
  2. 2.Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of LondonLondonUK
  3. 3.Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith HospitalLondonUK

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