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Genetic variations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in dogs with mammary tumours.
Veterinary research communications - 1 Mar 2014
Enginler S O, Akış I, Toydemir T S F, Oztabak K, Haktanir D, Gündüz M C, Kırşan I, Fırat I
Abstract excerpt
Mammary tumours are the most common tumour type in female dogs. The formation of the mammary tumours is multifactorial but the high incidence of tumour disease in certain canine breeds suggests a strong genetic component. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most important genes significantly associated with mammary tumours. The aim of this study was to determine the association between the variations of these two genes and...
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