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Two ATM variants and breast cancer risk.
Human mutation - 1 Jun 2005
Thompson Deborah, Antoniou Antonis C, Jenkins Mark, Marsh Anna, Chen Xiaoqing, Wayne Tierney, Tesoriero Andrea, Milne Roger, Spurdle Amanda, Thorstenson Yvonne, Southey Melissa, Giles Graham G, Khanna Kum Kum, Sambrook Joseph, Oefner Peter, Goldgar David, Hopper John L, Easton Doug, Chenevix-Trench Georgia
Abstract excerpt
The ATM gene is mutated in ataxia-telangiectasia (AT). Heterozygote female relatives of AT cases have a 2-7fold increased risk of breast cancer. We previously reported high risks of breast cancer associated with certain ATM variants. To estimate the risks more precisely, we have examined two ATM variants, c.1066-6T>G (IVS10-6T>G) and c.4258C>T (p.Leu1420Phe), in additional cases and controls from the same...
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