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Comprehensive genetic characterization of hereditary breast/ovarian cancer families from Slovakia.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Feb 2011
Konecny Michal, Milly Miriam, Zavodna Katarina, Weismanova Eva, Gregorova Jaroslava, Mlkva Iveta, Ilencikova Denisa, Kausitz Juraj, Bartosova Zdena
Abstract excerpt
Germline mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes account for the majority of hereditary breast ovarian cancer (HBOC). Identification of causal mutations may have significant impact on clinical management of such families. Despite high mutation detection rate, many HBOC cases remain without identified cause. These cases warrant use of several analysis methods, such as those for large genomic rearrangements and DNA copy...
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