BAP1 cancer syndrome: malignant mesothelioma, uveal and cutaneous melanoma, and MBAITs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>BRCA1–associated protein 1 (<it>BAP1</it>) is a tumor suppressor gene located on chromosome 3p21. Germline <it>BAP1</it> mutations have been recently associated with an increased risk of malignant mesothelioma...

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Main Authors: Carbone Michele, Ferris Laura, Baumann Francine, Napolitano Andrea, Lum Christopher A, Flores Erin G, Gaudino Giovanni, Powers Amy, Bryant-Greenwood Peter, Krausz Thomas, Hyjek Elizabeth, Tate Rachael, Friedberg Joseph, Weigel Tracey, Pass Harvey I, Yang Haining
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/179