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RET proto-oncogene mutations in French MEN 2A and FMTC families.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Nov 1994
Schuffenecker I, Billaud M, Calender A, Chambe B, Ginet N, Calmettes C, Modigliani E, Lenoir G M
Abstract excerpt
Constitutional mutations of the RET proto-oncogene have been identified in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A), type 2B (MEN 2B) and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC) families. We sequenced RET exons 10 and 11 in 86 unrelated patients with an inherited predisposition to MTC (excluding MEN 2B). Germ-line mutations were identified in 93% of the MEN 2A families and 67% of the FMTC families...
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