[an error occurred while processing this directive]

HEREDITAS(Beijing) ›› 2014, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (11): 1121-1130.doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1005.2014.1121

• Reviews • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Sequencing technology in gene diagnosis and its application

Yibin Guo   

  1. Department of Medical Genetics, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
  • Received:2014-08-27 Online:2014-11-20 Published:2014-10-28

Abstract: The study of gene mutation is one of the hot topics in the field of life science nowadays, and the related detection methods and diagnostic technology have been developed rapidly. Sequencing technology plays an indispensable role in the definite diagnosis and classification of genetic diseases. In this review, we summarize the research progress in sequencing technology, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of 1st ~3rd generation of sequencing technology, and describe its application in gene diagnosis. Also we made forecasts and prospects on its development trend.

Key words: genetic disease, gene diagnosis, sequencing technology, application