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The gene dosage of class Ia PI3K dictates the development of PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome.
Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) - 1 Dec 2013
Wang Qi, Weisberg Ellen, Zhao Jean J
Abstract excerpt
The PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) is a complex disorder caused by germline inactivating mutations of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN. Loss of PTEN function leads to unimpeded phosphatidylinositol-3'-kinase (PI3K) activity and PI3K-driven cell division. Individuals with PHTS develop benign hamartomas in various tissues and have an increased risk of developing malignant diseases. Notably, no effective therapy...
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