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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1): LOH studies in a affected family and in sporadic cases.
Anticancer research - 1 Jan 2000
Valdes N, Alvarez V, Diaz-Cadorniga F, Aller J, Villazon F, Garcia I, Herrero A, Coto E
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (Menl) is an autosomai dominant hereditary trait characterized by tumors of endocrine tissues. The MEN1 gene maps to chromosome llql3, has been recently isolated, and encodes a protein termed menin that is ubiquitously expressed. This gene is likely to be a tumor suppressor gene, with tumors developing after the inactivation of both copies of the gene in a single cell. In agreement...
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