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Homologous Recombination Deficiency: Cancer Predispositions and Treatment Implications.
The oncologist - 1 Sept 2021
Toh MingRen, Ngeow Joanne
Abstract excerpt
Homologous recombination (HR) is a highly accurate DNA repair mechanism. Several HR genes are established cancer susceptibility genes with clinically actionable pathogenic variants (PVs). Classically, BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline PVs are associated with significant breast and ovarian cancer risks. Patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 PVs display worse clinical outcomes but respond better to platinum-based chemotherapies and...
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