Mesh term BRCA2 Protein
Browse to parent terms:Fanconi Anemia Complementation Group Proteins
Nuclear Proteins
Tumor Suppressor Proteins
Description
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)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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