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BRCA1 p.Val1688del is a deleterious mutation that recurs in breast and ovarian cancer families from Northeast Italy.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 1 Jan 2008
Malacrida Sandro, Agata Simona, Callegaro Monia, Casella Cinzia, Barana Daniela, Scaini Maria C, Manoukian Siranoush, Oliani Cristina, Radice Paolo, Barile Monica, Menin Chiara, D'Andrea Emma, Montagna Marco
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PURPOSE: A growing number of sequence changes of unknown clinical significance are being identified in the BRCA1 gene. However, these variants cannot be used for identification and surveillance of at-risk individuals unless their pathogenic role can be demonstrated. The frequency of these variants makes research on this subject a relevant topic in the field of predisposition to breast and ovarian cancers. Herein,...
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