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Low prevalence of SLX4 loss-of-function mutations in non-BRCA1/2 breast and/or ovarian cancer families.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Aug 2013
de Garibay Gorka Ruiz, Díaz Avellaneda, Gaviña Belén, Romero Atocha, Garre Pilar, Vega Ana, Blanco Ana, Tosar Alicia, Díez Orland, Pérez-Segura Pedro, Díaz-Rubio Eduardo, Caldés Trinidad, de la Hoya Miguel
Abstract excerpt
Fanconi anemia is a genetically heterogeneous autosomal recessive disorder characterized by development abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and childhood cancers. Compelling evidence indicates a common genetic basis for FA and breast/ovarian cancer susceptibility. Recently, biallelic germ-line mutations in SLX4 have been demonstrated to cause a previously unknown FA subtype (FA-P). We address the role of...
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