Human reproductive and prenatal genetics /

Human Reproductive and Prenatal Genetics presents the latest material from a detailed molecular, cellular and translational perspective. Considering its timeliness and potential international impact, this all-inclusive and authoritative work is ideal for researchers, students, and clinicians worldwi...

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Other Authors: Leung, P. C. K., (Editor), Qiao, Jie, 1964- (Editor)
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2019]
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Online Access:ScienceDirect
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Reproductive tract development and gametogenesis. Developmental genetics of the male reproductive system
  • Genetics and genomics of early gonad development
  • Genetics of meiotic chromosome dynamics and fertility
  • Effects of aging on sperm chromatin
  • In vitro spermatogenesis from pluripotent stem cells
  • Developmental genetics of the female reproductive tract
  • The molecular genetics of oogenesis
  • Epigenetic control of oocyte development
  • RNA binding protein networks and translational regulation in oocytes
  • Translational regulation of gene expression during oogenesis and preimplantation embryo development
  • MicroRNAs in gametes and preimplantation embryos: clinical implications
  • Part II: Embryo implantation, placenta development and pregnancy. Transcriptomics of the human endometrium and embryo implantation
  • Epigenetic modifications in the human placenta
  • MicroRNAs in pregnancy: implications for basic research and clinical management
  • Genetics and genomics of preterm birth
  • The intergenerational effects on fetal programming
  • Part III: Infertility and assisted reproductive technology . Genetic testing in male infertility
  • Genetics and genomics of endometriosis<U+0006>
  • Genetics and genomics of primary ovarian insufficiency
  • Genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Genetics and genomics of recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Human genetics and assisted reproduction in endometriosis
  • Uterine transplantation
  • Part IV: Preimplantation/prenatal genetic diagnosis and screening. Epidemiology and genetics of human aneuploidy
  • Next-generation sequencing for gene panels and clinical exomes
  • Chromosomal microarrays and exome sequencing for diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
  • Noninvasive prenatal testing for genetic diseases
  • Noninvasive prenatal testing by cell-free DNA: technology, biology, clinical utility, and limitations
  • Prenatal diagnosis and treatment of genetic steroid disorders
  • Application of gene-editing technologies in embryos and their potential for gene therapy.