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Preimplantation Genetic
Testing
Ahmad Mustafa Metwalley,
MSc, Molecular Pathology
ART Lab. Director
Al Baraka Fertility Hospital
PGT, is a technique used to identify genetic defects
in embryos.
Chromosomes
•PGS:Preimplantation Genetic Screening
•CCS: Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening
Genes
•PGD: Preimplantation genetic Diagnosis
•PGH: Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping
1968 1978 1990 1993 1996 2000 2004 2008 2009 2012
History of PGT
IonTorrent/Next Generation
Genetic Study
A- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
(PGD)
PGD is performed to differentiate affected, carrier or
healthy embryo for transfer from abnormally genotyped
parents.
Step to avoid abnormality inheritance……….
• Single gene disorders
– Recessive, dominant, X-linked: Sickle cell, cystic fibrosis..
– Triplet repeat disorders: fragile X syndrome
– Late onset disorders: Cancers
• Chromosome abnormalities
– Translocations: Robertsonian Translocations
– Inherited chromosome abnormalities:
• X linked disease
– Specific diagnosis: DMD, Hemophilia..
– Sex selection
Genetic Study
B- Preimplantation Genetic Haplotyping
Chromosomal Study
A- Preimplantation Genetic Screening
(PGS)
•PGS are screening techniques for aneuploidy from normal
genetic parents.
•To improve IVF take home baby.
1. Advanced maternal age (>35/38)
2. Severe male factor
3. Recurrent IVF failure (2/3 or more)
4. Recurrent miscarriage (Normal karyotype)
Solution for a daily problem
Solution for a daily problem
IVF/PGT Setup
1. IVF unit
2. Successful PGD Preparation
3. Basis of selection of procedures
IVF Unit
Clinician
Embryologist
IVF Lab.
Successful PGD Preperation
Post-EC
Post - ET
• Documentation
•Updating Genetic unite: Genetist/Embryologist
•Patients Instructions:
•Counter Check
Pre-EC
•Patient: proper counseling
•Plan: type,
•Proper coordination: with Genetic Unit
•Biopsy Practitioner: Biopsy, Fixation, Tubing,
•D5 facility: Incubator, Manipulations Practice,
•Cryo service:
Basis of selection of procedures
• Accurate
• Sensitive
• Fast
Diagnostics
PGT
Genetic
PCR FISH CGH
PGD/PGS
Chromosomal
Polymerase Chain Reaction
(PCR)
Multiple copies of specific DNA sequence
‘Molecular photocopying’
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
(FISH)
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CG C
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G G
C GC
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GCG
G C
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T
T
C GC
T G
C
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T
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A
Chromosome on slide /
…Fixation
Fluorescent Probes
….Coloring Chromosomes
Sex Selection
Chromosome X Chromosome Y Chromosome 16
Normal Female Normal Male
Microarrays
Array-Comparitive Genomic Hybridization
(a-CGH)
It is ultra sensitive and accurate technology to read 24
chromosomes together.
&
Amplify DNA
WGA
Biopsied cell(s)
Control DNA
Combine
labelled DNA
Blue Probes
Biopsied cell DNA
Limitations and Misdiagnosis
• Amplification failure
– Degenerate nucleus
– Un-Nucleated Blastomere
– Multi- nucleated Blastomere
– Fragments
• Mosaicism
– TE biopsy
• Contamination
– Cumulus cells: Eggs denudation
– Sperm: ICSI
– Practitioner
Biopsy
Techniques: Biopsy
Polar Body
Biopsy
Cleavage
D3- Biopsy
Blastocyst
D5-Biopsy
Time
Maternal
Only
Many
Cells
Freezing
Single
Cell
Mosaicism
Days: 0/1,3 or 4 & 5
D3
Cleaving
Biopsy
D5
Blastocyst
Biopsy
Drilling
Acid Tyrodes solution, pH 2.2
Chemical
Drilling
Sharp NeedleMechanical
Drilling
Compact diode 1.48m laser
Laser
Drilling
Blastomere Extraction
2 holes, Injection media, control?!!Displacement
1 hole, Easy, fast, I like it??!!Extrusion
1 hole, blastomere lysisAspiration
Ca. Mg free medium Arrest EmbryosWashout Biopsy
Media
To avoid Embryo ArrestTemperature
Proper Labeling
Numerical
Sequence
Surface
Oil
Stripping CO2
StressTiming
Post Biopsy
Embryo Biopsy: Troubleshooting
Defragmentation
Non/
Multi
Nucleat
ed
blastom
ers
Compaction
Cumulus
cells
Considerations
Ensure
Biopsy medium will warmed
Working with 3D
Embryo stripper 300
LASER from OUT to IN
Space between droplets
Avoid
CO2 with biopsy media
Blastomere Stripper < 130
Drill wide hole
Big droplets
10 % HEPES NOT Ca Mg FreeMedia
1 hole, Easy, fast, I like it??!!LASER
1 hole, blastomer lysisMechanical
Blastocyst Biopsy
Trophoectoderm
Considerations
If not
expanded do
not biopsy
Differentiate ICM
Hatching
better than
hatched
Biopsy Media
Vitrification
Immediate
Practice
Summary
Type and method of biopsy will dependent on:
•Testing required – maternal/paternal/ postzygotic
•Time required for diagnosis
•Successful cryopreservation programmed?
•Number of cells required
•Efficiency of diagnosis
•Equipment available
•Skills of biopsy practitioner
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PGT Applications and Biopsy procedures - COOK Media workshop- Dubai 2014

Editor's Notes

  1. Undiagnosed embryos never transferred Mostly fertile couple.
  2. by
  3. 62-64 hrs post insemination
  4. Original method •Acid Tyrodes solution, pH 2.2 –Applied locally using a 3rd microtool •Benefits: –Inexpensive •Drawbacks: –Poor control of hole size –Change in pH of biopsy drop – Slower – Resealing of hole (small degree) –Chemical contamination/toxicity Tearing zona using needle, 3rd microtool •Partial zona dissection •3D method reported •Benefits –Inexpensive –Quick –No heat damage/chemical toxicity •Drawbacks –Very poor control –Danger of piercing blastomeres –Irregularity in hole size Now widely used •Compact diode 1.48m laser •Creates groove in the zona •Benefits –Excellent control over hole position and size •Drawbacks –Expensive –Calibration/servicing –Potential heat damage
  5. Displacement •Reported clinically •2 holes made opposite each other •Medium is injected into one hole •Injection of media displaces blastomere out of the other hole (hopefully!) –No control –Detrimental to embryo –Difficult with compact embryos Extrusion •Only one report clinically •One hole is made •Embryo is pushed on opposite side to hole causing blastomere to pop out (hopefully!) –Poor control –Difficult with compact embryos –Tight junctions can pull cell back in again when pressure removed Aspiration •Most common method •One hole made •Embryo held in place with holding pipette •Aspiration pipette applies gentle suction through the hole to pull the cell out. •30-35μm internal diameter –Excellent control –BUT constriction of cell in pipette can cause lysis
  6. Displacement •Reported clinically •2 holes made opposite each other •Medium is injected into one hole •Injection of media displaces blastomere out of the other hole (hopefully!) –No control –Detrimental to embryo –Difficult with compact embryos Extrusion •Only one report clinically •One hole is made •Embryo is pushed on opposite side to hole causing blastomere to pop out (hopefully!) –Poor control –Difficult with compact embryos –Tight junctions can pull cell back in again when pressure removed Aspiration •Most common method •One hole made •Embryo held in place with holding pipette •Aspiration pipette applies gentle suction through the hole to pull the cell out. •30-35μm internal diameter –Excellent control –BUT constriction of cell in pipette can cause lysis
  7. Displacement •Reported clinically •2 holes made opposite each other •Medium is injected into one hole •Injection of media displaces blastomere out of the other hole (hopefully!) –No control –Detrimental to embryo –Difficult with compact embryos Extrusion •Only one report clinically •One hole is made •Embryo is pushed on opposite side to hole causing blastomere to pop out (hopefully!) –Poor control –Difficult with compact embryos –Tight junctions can pull cell back in again when pressure removed Aspiration •Most common method •One hole made •Embryo held in place with holding pipette •Aspiration pipette applies gentle suction through the hole to pull the cell out. •30-35μm internal diameter –Excellent control –BUT constriction of cell in pipette can cause lysis
  8. nselling
  9. Benefits –Maternal and paternal genome analysable –Post zygotic errors identifiable –Multiple cells for accuracy –Relative resiliance of blastomere vs polarbody –Larger time window for biopsy •Drawbacks –Accuracy compromised by mosaicism –Removal of embryonic mass –Shorter time period for diagnosis –Ethically unaccepted in some countries –Normally interphase nuclei – no paint or karyotype
  10. Benefits –Maternal and paternal genome analysable –Post zygotic errors identifiable –Multiple cells for accuracy –Relative resiliance of blastomere vs polarbody –Larger time window for biopsy •Drawbacks –Accuracy compromised by mosaicism –Removal of embryonic mass –Shorter time period for diagnosis –Ethically unaccepted in some countries –Normally interphase nuclei – no paint or karyotype