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The Brazilian founder mutation TP53 p.R337H is uncommon in Portuguese women diagnosed with breast cancer.
The breast journal - 1 Jan 2000
Giacomazzi Juliana, Correia Rudinei Luis, Palmero Edenir Ines, Gaspar Jorge Francisco, Almeida Marta, Portela Catarina, Camey Suzi Alves, Monteiro Augusta, Pinheiro Manuela, Peixoto Ana, Teixeira Manuel R, Reis Rui Manuel, Ashton-Prolla Patricia
Abstract excerpt
Since the first studies reporting the TP53 p.R337H mutation as founder mutation in Southern and Southeastern Brazil, there has been controversy on its origin. Preliminary analysis of a small subset of Brazilian mutation carriers revealed that the haplotype incided on a Caucasian background. The vast majority of carriers identified today reside in Brazil or, if identified in other countries, are Brazilian...
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