About The Medical Condition BRCA2 Genes
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BRCA2 Genes
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition BRCA2 Genes?
A tumor suppressor gene (GENES, SUPPRESSOR, TUMOR) 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)
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