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Analysis of BRCA1 germline variants (exons 5, 11 and 20) in breast cancer families from Libya.
The Libyan journal of medicine - 31 Dec 2024
Elmaihub Eanas Saleh, Alhudiri Inas, Ramadan Ahmad M, Eljilani Mouna, Elzagheid Adam, Elfagi Fakria, Hassen Elham
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer (BC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths in Libyan women. BRCA1 variants differ globally due to the diversity of genetic makeup and populations history. Their distribution, prevalence, and significance in Libyans remain largely unexplored. This study investigated the characteristics and distribution of BRCA1 variants in exons 5, 11, and 20 in Libyan families with BC. Thirty-six BC patients...
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