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Inactivation of Palb2 gene leads to mesoderm differentiation defect and early embryonic lethality in mice.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Aug 2010
Rantakari Pia, Nikkilä Jenni, Jokela Heli, Ola Roxana, Pylkäs Katri, Lagerbohm Heidi, Sainio Kirsi, Poutanen Matti, Winqvist Robert
Abstract excerpt
Mutations of the PALB2 tumor suppressor gene in humans are associated with hereditary predisposition to breast and also some other cancers. In the present study, we have characterized mice deficient in Palb2. The data show that the Palb2((+/-)) mice are normal and fertile, and lack macroscopic tumors when followed up till the age of 8 months. Homozygous (HO) Palb2((-/-)) mice present with embryonic lethality and...
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