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The BRG1 chromatin remodeler protects against ovarian cysts, uterine tumors, and mammary tumors in a lineage-specific manner.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Serber Daniel W, Rogala Allison, Makarem Maisam, Rosson Gary B, Simin Karl, Godfrey Virginia, Van Dyke Terry, Eaves Connie J, Bultman Scott J
Abstract excerpt
The BRG1 catalytic subunit of SWI/SNF-related complexes is required for mammalian development as exemplified by the early embryonic lethality of Brg1 null homozygous mice. BRG1 is also a tumor suppressor and, in mice, 10% of heterozygous (Brg1(null/+)) females develop mammary tumors. We now demonstrate that BRG1 mRNA and protein are expressed in both the luminal and basal cells of the mammary gland, raising the...
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