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Genetic and functional analysis of a Li Fraumeni syndrome family in China.
Scientific reports - 28 Jan 2016
Hu Huaying, Liu Jingping, Liao Xinbin, Zhang Shuju, Li Haibo, Lu Renbin, Li Xianfeng, Lin Wei, Liu Minji, Xia Zanxian, Qing Guoliang, Li Jia-Da
Abstract excerpt
Li Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a rare familial cancer predisposition syndrome with autosomal-dominant inheritance, occurring as frequently as one in 5,000-20,000 individuals. However, no LFS case has been reported from mainland China although it constitutes one quarter of population on earth. In this study, we identified, to our best knowledge, the first Li Fraumeni syndrome family in China. Six family members...
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