Identification of BRCA1/2 p.Ser1613Gly, p.Pro871Leu, p.Lys1183Arg, p.Glu1038Gly, p.Ser1140Gly, p.Ala2466Val, p.His2440Arg variants in women under 45 years old with breast nodules suspected of having breast cancer in Burkina Faso

Breast cancer is the top cause of cancer mortality among women in the world and the second in Africa. The aims of this study were to: i) identify women with breast nodules suspected of having breast cancer ii) sequence the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and iii) screen mutations. From 2015 to 2016, 112 women...

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Main Authors: Sagna Tani, Bonora Elena, Ouedraogo Marie Nabonswindé Lamoussa, Fusco Daniela, Zoure Abdou Azaque, Bisseye Cyrille, Djigma Florencia, Kafando Jacques Gilbert, Zongo Nayi, Douamba Zoenabo, Obiri-Yeboah Dorcas, Turchetti Daniela, Pietra Virginio, Lompo Olga Melanie, Ouedraogo Charlemagne, Seri Marco, Simpore Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-06-01
Series:Biomolecular Concepts
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc-2019-0015