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Imprinting disorders and assisted reproductive technology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20962636     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize current evidence in the association of imprinting disorders and assisted reproductive technology.
RECENT FINDINGS: The worldwide usage of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has continued to increase since the first successful birth of a human after IVF. Since 2002, several reports have raised concerns that children conceived by ART are at increased risk of having imprinting disorders. The majority of published studies have examined DNA methylation in children conceived by ART, but results are conflicting. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and Angelman syndrome are the most extensively studied imprinting disorders and multiple case series and reports have been published on ART-conceived children with these syndromes. Overall the majority of reports suggest that ART might be associated with Beckwith-Wiedermann syndrome and Angelman syndrome, but larger collaborative studies need to be performed.
SUMMARY: The current data suggest an association between imprinting disorders and ART although the absolute risk appears to be low. However, animal studies have established biologic plausibility and there is continuing concern about the possibility of epigenetic changes resulting from ART.
Authors:
Lawrence N Odom; James Segars
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1752-2978     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-29     Completed Date:  2011-02-28     Revised Date:  2011-08-01    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101308636     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  517-22     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angelman Syndrome / epidemiology
Animals
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome / epidemiology
Genomic Imprinting / physiology*
Humans
Nuclear Reprogramming
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
Risk
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
ZIA HD008737-10/HD/NICHD NIH HHS
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