Article
Exome sequencing identifies FANCM as a susceptibility gene for triple-negative breast cancer.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 21 Oct 2014
Kiiski Johanna I, Pelttari Liisa M, Khan Sofia, Freysteinsdottir Edda S, Reynisdottir Inga, Hart Steven N, Shimelis Hermela, Vilske Sara, Kallioniemi Anne, Schleutker Johanna, Leminen Arto, Bützow Ralf, Blomqvist Carl, Barkardottir Rosa B, Couch Fergus J, Aittomäki Kristiina, Nevanlinna Heli
Abstract excerpt
Inherited predisposition to breast cancer is known to be caused by loss-of-function mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, and other genes involved in DNA repair. However, most families severely affected by breast cancer do not harbor mutations in any of these genes. In Finland, founder mutations have been observed in each of these genes, suggesting that the Finnish population may be an excellent resource for...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.