Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of compound heterozygous mutations leading to ablation of plakophilin-1 (PKP1) and resulting in skin fragility ectodermal dysplasia syndrome: A case report

Alan R. Thornhill, Susan J. Pickering, Neil V. Whittock, Jenny Caller, Vicky Andritsos, Helen E. Bickerstaff, Alan H. Handyside, Robin A.J. Eady, Peter R. Braude, John A. McGrath

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Abstract

A new form of genodermatosis resulting from mutations in the gene plakophilin 1 (PKP1) has recently been identified. The clinical features of a functional knockout of PKP1 are a combination of skin fragility and a form of hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia. We have developed a single cell polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay suitable for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and here we report on the clinical application of this assay.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1055-1062
Number of pages8
JournalPrenatal Diagnosis
Volume20
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Genetics(clinical)

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