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RAD50 and NBS1 are breast cancer susceptibility genes associated with genomic instability.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Aug 2006
Heikkinen Katri, Rapakko Katrin, Karppinen Sanna-Maria, Erkko Hannele, Knuutila Sakari, Lundán Tuija, Mannermaa Arto, Børresen-Dale Anne-Lise, Borg Ake, Barkardottir Rosa B, Petrini John, Winqvist Robert
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The Mre11 complex, composed of RAD50, NBS1 and MRE11, has an essential role in the maintenance of genomic integrity and preventing cells from malignancy. Here we report the association of three Mre11 complex mutations with hereditary breast cancer susceptibility, studied by using a case-control design with 317 consecutive, newly diagnosed Northern Finnish breast cancer patients and 1000 geographically matched...
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