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Evidence for classification of c.1852_1853AA>GC in MLH1 as a neutral variant for Lynch syndrome.
BMC medical genetics - 19 Jan 2011
Castillejo Adela, Guarinos Carla, Martinez-Canto Ana, Barbera Victor-Manuel, Egoavil Cecilia, Castillejo Maria-Isabel, Perez-Carbonell Lucia, Sanchez-Heras Ana-Beatriz, Segura Angel, Ochoa Enrique, Lazaro Rafael, Ruiz-Ponte Clara, Bujanda Luis, Andreu Montserrat, Castells Antoni, Carracedo Angel, Llor Xavier, Clofent Juan, Alenda Cristina, Paya Artemio, Jover Rodrigo, Soto Jose-Luis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant inherited cancer syndrome characterized by early onset cancers of the colorectum, endometrium and other tumours. A significant proportion of DNA variants in LS patients are unclassified. Reports on the pathogenicity of the c.1852_1853AA>GC (p.Lys618Ala) variant of the MLH1 gene are conflicting. In this study, we provide new evidence indicating that this...
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