News tagged with brca2
Human DNA repair process recorded in action (Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A key phase in the repair process of damaged human DNA has been observed and visually recorded by a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis. The recordings provide new information ...
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Jan 29, 2009 |
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Revolutionary therapy slows tumor growth in advanced breast cancer
The new drug olaparib has antitumour activity in carriers of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations who have advanced ovarian or breast cancer, according to the findings of two proof-of-concept trials. Together with previous findings, ...
Jul 05, 2010 |
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DNA and the 'magic rings' trick
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study from UC Davis shows how, like a conjuring trick with interlocking rings, two interlocked pieces of DNA are separated after DNA is copied or repaired. The finding was published online Oct. 10 in ...
Oct 11, 2010 |
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Protein made by breast cancer gene purified
A key step in understanding the origins of familial breast cancer has been made by two teams of scientists at the University of California, Davis. The researchers have purified, for the first time, the protein produced by ...
Aug 22, 2010 |
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Genetic 'hotspot' for breast cancer risk
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified a new genetic hotspot for breast cancer.
Feb 15, 2009 |
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New drug reduces tumor size in women with advanced hereditary ovarian or breast cancer
Understanding the underlying genetic weakness of certain types of cancer may lead to targeted therapy and provide the key to effective treatment, a new study suggests. An international consortium of researchers has shown ...
Aug 12, 2010 |
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BRCA2
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BRCA2 (Breast Cancer Type 2 susceptibility protein) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BRCA2 gene. BRCA2 belongs to the tumor suppressor gene family and the protein encoded by this gene is involved in the repair of chromosomal damage with an important role in the error-free repair of DNA double strand breaks.
The BRCA2 gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 13 at position 12.3 (13q12.3), from base pair 31,787,616 to base pair 31,871,804.
For more information about BRCA2, read the full article at
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