Original scientific paper

Biparental origin of the chromosome set is required for a developing human being

ERIK HAUZMAN ; First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine, Baross u. 27., H–1088 Budapest, Hungary
ZSOLT CSAPÓ ; First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine, Baross u. 27., H–1088 Budapest, Hungary
ZOLTÁN PAPP ; First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine, Baross u. 27., H–1088 Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

Conception sometimes results in products that are not capable of developing into an embryo and fetus. This group, designated with the term gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, comprises the benign hydatidiform mole, the invasive mole (chorioadenoma destruens) and the frankly malignant variety, choriocarcinoma. Another type of atypical oocyte activation occurs in parthenogenesis. In the human, two types of tumors, dermoid cysts and teratomas, can result from this process. The authors of this paper aim to elucidate the mechanisms how these abnormal growths ensue and provide explanations why they cannot be regarded as human individuals or human beings. They conclude that it is not the exact number of chromosomes that is required for a form of human life to become a human being but rather the biparental origin of the chromosome set.

Keywords

Ethics; fetus as a patient; religion; beginning of human life; professional conscience; individual conscience

Hrčak ID:

43352

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/43352

Publication date:

15.9.2009.

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