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Heterozygosity for p53 (Trp53+/-) accelerates epithelial tumor formation in fanconi anemia complementation group D2 (Fancd2) knockout mice.
Cancer research - 1 Jan 2005
Houghtaling Scott, Granville Laura, Akkari Yassmine, Torimaru Yumi, Olson Susan, Finegold Milton, Grompe Markus
Abstract excerpt
Fanconi anemia (FA) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by progressive bone marrow failure and an increased susceptibility to cancer. FA is genetically heterogeneous, consisting of at least 11 complementation groups, FA-A through L, including FA-D1 (BRCA2) and D2. We have previously reported an increased incidence of epithelial tumors in Fancd2 knockout mice. To further investigate the role of the FA...
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