Noninvasive detection of twin zygosity using genome-wide linkage disequilibrium information

Clin Transl Med. 2024 Dec;14(12):e70130. doi: 10.1002/ctm2.70130.

Abstract

Dear Editor, in this study, we propose a novel linkage disequilibrium information-based noninvasive zygosity (LDNZ) assessment method in twin pregnancies. It combines fetus-specific allele frequency analysis with LD block to reduce the number of required single nucleotide polymorphism markers and experiment costs. LDNZ method offers a noninvasive, accurate, and cost-effective solution for zygosity assessment, addressing the need for precise obstetric care in twin pregnancies.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Linkage Disequilibrium* / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Twins, Monozygotic / genetics