In this study, in order to promote chromosome abnormality carriers eugenics, three patients with adverse pregnancy histories were examined by cytogenetics and their pedigrees further analyzed. In this retrospective study, approximately anticoagulant peripheral venous blood from the patients was collected for peripheral blood cell culture and chromosome analysis. Karyotypes were analyzed in the BEIONMED karyotype analysis system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Balanced translocation refers to the process where breakage and reconnection of chromosomes occur at abnormal positions. As the genetic substance with balanced translocation in individuals does not change, which is usually characterized by normal phenotype and intelligence, the individuals seek medical service after many miscarriages, resulting in considerable mental and physical burdens of the family members. In the current era with rapid advances in detection technology, cytogenetic examination, as a definitive approach, still plays an essential role.
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