The Galliera Genetic Bank (GGB) of the Human Genetic Laboratory at Galliera Hospital in Genoa has started in 1983. Several cases of human genetic diseases have been collected from the linked laboratory and from many other centres throughout Italy.
To date in the bank are stored: IL-2 activated lymphocytes, EBV transformed B cell lines, parted lymphocytes, fibroblast cell cultures, amniotic fluid cell lines, trophoblast cells, chorionic villi, tissue samples and DNAs of subjects affected by different genetic diseases.
Data on each subjects are collected in a database with information referring to code number, personal data, clinical history diagnostic status and sending institution.
The appropriate consent is obtained from patients or their parents and personal details remain confidential.
The Galliera Genetic Bank is supported by Telethon Italian Foundation.