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One step direct detection of recurrent mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA1.
International journal of oncology - 1 Jun 1998
Richter S, Seth A
Abstract excerpt
Germ-line mutations of the BRCA1 gene have been linked to 85% of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. More than one hundred mutations have been reported, including several which are over represented within the Ashkenazi Jewish (185delAG) and Irish families (1294del40). These recurrent mutations are cost-effective targets for presymptomatic screening of cancer susceptibility. Most current techniques such as...
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