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EPMA JOURNAL
卷 1, 期 3, 页码 397-412出版社
SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG
DOI: 10.1007/s13167-010-0037-y
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BRCA genes; Oncogenetic testing; Breast and ovarian cancer; Founder mutations; European populations; Prediction and prevention
Detection of mutations in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer-related BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes is an effective method of cancer prevention and early detection. Different ethnic and geographical regions have different BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation spectrum and prevalence. Along with the emerging targeted therapy, demand and uptake for rapid BRCA1/2 mutations testing will increase in a near future. However, current patients selection and genetic testing strategies in most countries impose significant lag in this practice. The knowledge of the genetic structure of particular populations is important for the developing of effective screening protocol and may provide more efficient approach for the individualization of genetic testing. Elucidating of founder effect in BRCA1/2 genes can have an impact on the management of hereditary cancer families on a national and international healthcare system level, making genetic testing more affordable and costeffective. The purpose of this review is to summarize current evidence about the BRCA1/2 founder mutations diversity in European populations.
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