Preimplantation genetic testing for embryos predisposed to hereditary cancer: Possibilities and challenges

Preimplantation genetic testing for embryos predisposed to hereditary cancer: Possibilities and challenges

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which was developed as an alternative to prenatal genetic testing, allows couples to avoid pregnancies with abnormal chromosomes and the subsequent termination of the affected fetus. Originally used for early onset monogenic conditions, PGT is now used to preve...

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Main Authors: Mohammed H. Albujja, Maher Al-Ghedan, Lakshmidevi Dakshnamoorthy, Josep Pla Victori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Cancer Pathogenesis and Therapy
Subjects:
Preimplantation genetic testing
Hereditary cancer
Late-onset diseases
Ethics
Legal restrictions
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949713223000265

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