Prenatal diagnosis using fetal cells and free fetal DNA in maternal blood

Authors
Holzgreve, W Hahn, S
Citation
W. Holzgreve et S. Hahn, Prenatal diagnosis using fetal cells and free fetal DNA in maternal blood, CLIN PERIN, 28(2), 2001, pp. 353
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN PERINATOLOGY
ISSN journal
00955108 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0095-5108(200106)28:2<353:PDUFCA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The presence of fetal cells and free fetal DNA in maternal blood offers an exciting opportunity for the development of safe noninvasive forms of prena tal diagnosis. Research in this field has, however, also indicated that the ir levels in the maternal circulation are increased in certain pregnancy-re lated disorders, such as preeclampsia. Their closer examination may shed ne w light on the underlying etiology of this enigmatic disorder.