About The Word BRCA2 Gene Product
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BRCA2 Gene Product
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What's The Definition Of Medical Term BRCA2 Gene Product?
A large, nuclear protein, encoded by the BRCA2 gene (GENE, BRCA2). Mutations in this gene predispose humans to breast and ovarian cancer. The BRCA2 protein 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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