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Mutation analysis of the SHFM1 gene in breast/ovarian cancer families.
Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology - 1 Mar 2013
Bonache Sandra, de la Hoya Miguel, Gutierrez-Enriquez Sara, Tenés Anna, Masas Miriam, Balmaña Judith, Diez Orland
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: About 5-10 % of breast cancer is due to inherited disease predisposition. Currently known susceptibility genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 explain less than 25 % of familial aggregation of breast cancer, which suggests the involvement of additional genetic susceptibility. The SHFM1 [split hand/foot malformation (ectrodactyly) type 1] gene plays an important role in the regulation of gene transcription and...
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