Genes, BRCA2 [geny BRCA2]
- Terms
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BRCA2 gen
BRCA2 geny
gen BRCA2
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BRCA2 Gene
A tumor suppressor gene (GENES, TUMOR SUPPRESSOR) located on human chromosome 13 at locus 13q12.3. Mutations in this gene predispose humans to breast and ovarian cancer. It encodes a large, nuclear protein that is an essential component of DNA repair pathways, suppressing the formation of gross chromosomal rearrangements. (from Genes Dev 2000;14(11):1400-6)
- Annotation
- BRCA stands for "BReast CAncer"
- DUI
- D024522 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0370672
- Previous indexing
- Genes, Tumor Suppressor (1995-2001)
- History note
- 2002
- Public note
- 2002
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