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The role of germline BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations in familial pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Limijadi Edward Kurnia Setiawan, Muniroh Muflihatul, Prajoko Yan Wisnu, Tjandra Kevin Christian, Respati Danendra Rakha Putra
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BACKGROUND: Familial Pancreatic Cancer (FPC) presents a notable risk, with 3-10% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases having a family history. Studies link FPC to syndromes like HBOC, suggesting BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations play a role. BRCA gene functions in DNA repair impact FPC management, influencing sensitivity to therapies like PARP inhibitors. Identifying mutations not only aids FPC treatment but also reveals...
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