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BARD1 variants Cys557Ser and Val507Met in breast cancer predisposition.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Feb 2006
Vahteristo Pia, Syrjäkoski Kirsi, Heikkinen Tuomas, Eerola Hannaleena, Aittomäki Kristiina, von Smitten Karl, Holli Kaija, Blomqvist Carl, Kallioniemi Olli-Pekka, Nevanlinna Heli
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BARD1 (BRCA1-associated RING-domain 1) is a tumor suppressor whose protein product interacts with BRCA1, and in which rare somatic and germline mutations have been reported in breast, uterine, and endometrial cancers. We aimed to evaluate whether there are BARD1 genetic variants that contribute to breast cancer risk by screening the gene for germline alterations in 45 Finnish familial breast cancer patients and...
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