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Hemophilia B (Christmas disease) variants and carrier detection analyzed by DNA probes.

We have used two strategies to study 14 hemophilia B families from 11 kindreds for possible carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis. First, we sequentially used the Factor IX probes (sequentially with restriction enzymes Taq I, Xmn I, and Dde I), and the linked probes p45h (Taq I), p45d (Pst I), and 52a (Taq I) for restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. Second, we searched for useful variant Taq I digestion fragments using the Factor IX complementary DNA. Two separate new Taq I variants in exon VIII were identified. Using both strategies, 11 of 14 families (from 9 of 11 kindreds) were informative for further studies. In five kindreds studied in detail, the carrier status of all 11 at risk females was determined and prenatal diagnosis could be offered to the offsprings of each of the six carriers identified. Thus, in this study, we have identified a higher proportion of informative families than has previously been reported.

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Haemophilia B: Christmas disease.

Haemophilia B is an inherited bleeding disorder associated with a deficiency of coagulation factor IX. The hallmark of the severe phenotype is recurrent and spontaneous bleeding into joints, which can lead to joint deformity and arthritis at an early age. Recombinant factor IX is now increasingly regarded as the treatment of choice because it does not transmit human pathogens. All patients in the UK now receive this product exclusively. Conventional treatment now consists of the administration of recombinant factor IX concentrate on a prophylactic basis to prevent bleeds and, hence, minimise disability in the long term. Trials of gene therapy are also underway, but these are in the very early stages and will not be a realistic option for at least another 20 years.

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Christmas disease.

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CHRISTMAS disease.

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