Molecular cytogenetics analysis with whole chromosome paint probes of sperm nuclei from a (13;15) Robertsonian translocation carrier

J Hum Genet. 2005;50(7):360-364. doi: 10.1007/s10038-005-0259-3. Epub 2005 Jul 16.

Abstract

Meiotic segregation of a Robertsonian translocation (13;15) was assessed in sperm nuclei using dual-color fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with whole-chromosome paint probes. Most spermatozoa in the (13;15) translocation carrier resulted from alternate segregation. Although an increased frequency of unbalanced gametes was observed, spontaneous pregnancy led to the birth of a boy with a normal karyotype.

MeSH terms

  • Chromosome Painting
  • Chromosome Segregation / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13 / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15 / genetics*
  • Cytogenetic Analysis / methods
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spermatozoa / chemistry*
  • Translocation, Genetic / genetics*