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BRIP1, a Gene Potentially Implicated in Familial Colorectal Cancer Type X.
Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) - 1 Feb 2021
Martín-Morales Lorena, Garre Pilar, Lorca Víctor, Cazorla Marta, Llovet Patricia, Bando Inmaculada, García-Barberan Vanesa, González-Morales María Luisa, Esteban-Jurado Clara, de la Hoya Miguel, Castellví-Bel Sergi, Caldés Trinidad
Abstract excerpt
Familial colorectal cancer Type X (FCCTX) comprises a heterogeneous group of families with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and other related tumors, but with mismatch repair-proficient, microsatellite-stable (MSS) tumors. Unfortunately, the genetic basis underlying their cancer predisposition remains unknown. Although pathogenic germline variants in BRIP1 increase the risk of developing...
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