Recent Advances in Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Breast Cancer
... • Dual blockade of signaling may be more effective than the single-target inhibition provided by agents such as trastuzumab ...
... • Dual blockade of signaling may be more effective than the single-target inhibition provided by agents such as trastuzumab ...
Breast cancer risk in Chinese women with BRCA1 or BRCA2
... risk of breast cancer to age 70 years in Chinese women with a BRCA1/2 mutation was similar to the risk observed in Korean women (BRCA1, 38 vs 49 %; BRCA2, 37 vs 35 %) [22]. It suggested that Chinese and Korean women may have similar genetic background and life-style factors. The breast cancer risk i ...
... risk of breast cancer to age 70 years in Chinese women with a BRCA1/2 mutation was similar to the risk observed in Korean women (BRCA1, 38 vs 49 %; BRCA2, 37 vs 35 %) [22]. It suggested that Chinese and Korean women may have similar genetic background and life-style factors. The breast cancer risk i ...
ECG ASCO Ovarian Symposium - Educational Concepts Group
... Conclusions • High-grade serous ovarian cancer is a disease of genomic chaos • BRCA/Fanconi pathway/HRD testing is reasonable for all patients with ovarian cancer • Mutational analysis of tumors can be considered but will not alter initial management and can be used only for clinical trial identifi ...
... Conclusions • High-grade serous ovarian cancer is a disease of genomic chaos • BRCA/Fanconi pathway/HRD testing is reasonable for all patients with ovarian cancer • Mutational analysis of tumors can be considered but will not alter initial management and can be used only for clinical trial identifi ...
Gene Expression in Inherited Breast Cancer - CBBP
... that estrogen might stimulate this expression. In normal cells BRCA1 and BRCA2 are nuclear proteins (Bertwistle et al., 1997; Scully et al., 1996). The expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 increases in late G1 phase of the cell cycle (Gudas et al., 1996; Wang et al., 1997). In mitotic cells, BRCA1, BRCA2 a ...
... that estrogen might stimulate this expression. In normal cells BRCA1 and BRCA2 are nuclear proteins (Bertwistle et al., 1997; Scully et al., 1996). The expression of BRCA1 and BRCA2 increases in late G1 phase of the cell cycle (Gudas et al., 1996; Wang et al., 1997). In mitotic cells, BRCA1, BRCA2 a ...
Prevalence of germline cancer susceptibility gene mutations in a
... ■■ Existing prevalence estimates of hereditary CRC syndromes calculated by syndrome-specific genetic testing in CRC patients with high-risk features: –– 2-4% Lynch syndrome prevalence among CRC patients when universal MSI and/or mismatch repair immunohistochemistry (MMR IHC) testing used to guide ge ...
... ■■ Existing prevalence estimates of hereditary CRC syndromes calculated by syndrome-specific genetic testing in CRC patients with high-risk features: –– 2-4% Lynch syndrome prevalence among CRC patients when universal MSI and/or mismatch repair immunohistochemistry (MMR IHC) testing used to guide ge ...
Myriad Genetics and the Debate Over Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Susceptibility
... Groups conducting genetic testing must ensure the best interests of the patients, research, and the company. Among other standards, they must obtain informed consent, provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling, train counselors in genetics and social issues, mandate a follow-up, and conduct resea ...
... Groups conducting genetic testing must ensure the best interests of the patients, research, and the company. Among other standards, they must obtain informed consent, provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling, train counselors in genetics and social issues, mandate a follow-up, and conduct resea ...
The Angelina effect
... Several other faulty genes have also been identified and recognised to significantly increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. These are TP53 and PTEN, which you can also get tested for. Additionally, there are many other genes that could mutate and increase breast cancer risk slightly. These inclu ...
... Several other faulty genes have also been identified and recognised to significantly increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer. These are TP53 and PTEN, which you can also get tested for. Additionally, there are many other genes that could mutate and increase breast cancer risk slightly. These inclu ...
The Breast - Hillingdon Independent GP Group
... Genes and hereditary factors (2) • 1990 BRCA1 (17q) responsible for 90% of cases with autosomal dominant transmission of breast cancer and ovarian cancer 45% in breast cancer alone • BRCA2 (13q) ...
... Genes and hereditary factors (2) • 1990 BRCA1 (17q) responsible for 90% of cases with autosomal dominant transmission of breast cancer and ovarian cancer 45% in breast cancer alone • BRCA2 (13q) ...
Hereditary Breast Cancer
... stress [92]. This tumor suppressor binds consensus DNA in the responsive elements of several hundreds of genes [93]. TP53 mutations are the most frequent genetic alterations in human cancers, with greater than 35,000 mutations described in different types of cancer [94]. Approximately 95% of the mut ...
... stress [92]. This tumor suppressor binds consensus DNA in the responsive elements of several hundreds of genes [93]. TP53 mutations are the most frequent genetic alterations in human cancers, with greater than 35,000 mutations described in different types of cancer [94]. Approximately 95% of the mut ...
Hereditary Breast Cancer: Genes, Associated Syndromes
... stress [92]. This tumor suppressor binds consensus DNA in the responsive elements of several hundreds of genes [93]. TP53 mutations are the most frequent genetic alterations in human cancers, with greater than 35,000 mutations described in different types of cancer [94]. Approximately 95% of the mut ...
... stress [92]. This tumor suppressor binds consensus DNA in the responsive elements of several hundreds of genes [93]. TP53 mutations are the most frequent genetic alterations in human cancers, with greater than 35,000 mutations described in different types of cancer [94]. Approximately 95% of the mut ...
Contact Asia Genomics for a copy of a Genetic Test Brochure
... BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumour suppressor proteins. These proteins help repair damaged DNA and, therefore, play a role in ensuring the stability of the cell’s genetic material. When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, such that its protein product either is not made or ...
... BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumour suppressor proteins. These proteins help repair damaged DNA and, therefore, play a role in ensuring the stability of the cell’s genetic material. When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, such that its protein product either is not made or ...
Beyond BRCA1 and BRCA2 Breast cancer genes: beyond BRCA1
... approaches indicated that genes involved in DNA repair, such as CHEK2, ATM, BRIP1 (FANCJ), PALB2 (FANCN) and RAD51C (FANCO), are associated with moderate BC risk. Genome wide association studies (GWAS) in BC revealed a number of common low penetrance alleles associated with a slightly increased or d ...
... approaches indicated that genes involved in DNA repair, such as CHEK2, ATM, BRIP1 (FANCJ), PALB2 (FANCN) and RAD51C (FANCO), are associated with moderate BC risk. Genome wide association studies (GWAS) in BC revealed a number of common low penetrance alleles associated with a slightly increased or d ...
The Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer I: A Model of Family
... 2.1. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes BRCA1 is a large gene (5 592 base pairs) located on chromosome 17q21. BRCA2 is even larger (10 254 base pairs) and is on chromosome 13q12-13. They were sequenced in 1994 and 1995 respectively. The functions of the proteins encoded by these genes are not known, but they ...
... 2.1. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes BRCA1 is a large gene (5 592 base pairs) located on chromosome 17q21. BRCA2 is even larger (10 254 base pairs) and is on chromosome 13q12-13. They were sequenced in 1994 and 1995 respectively. The functions of the proteins encoded by these genes are not known, but they ...
BRCA genes and inherited breast and ovarian cancer
... BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that make proteins that play an important role in cell repair. A mutation can affect the function of the gene and this can increase the chance of developing breast, ovarian or prostate cancer. Individuals who carry a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are also more likely to develo ...
... BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that make proteins that play an important role in cell repair. A mutation can affect the function of the gene and this can increase the chance of developing breast, ovarian or prostate cancer. Individuals who carry a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are also more likely to develo ...
Breast MRI for Women With Hereditary Cancer Risk
... PPROXIMATELY A DECADE AGO, GERMLINE MUTAtions in BRCA1 and BRCA2 were identified as the most common detectable causes of a hereditary predisposition to breast (and ovarian) cancer.1,2 A recent meta-analysis of 22 studies indicated that the average risk of breast cancer by 70 years is 65% for women w ...
... PPROXIMATELY A DECADE AGO, GERMLINE MUTAtions in BRCA1 and BRCA2 were identified as the most common detectable causes of a hereditary predisposition to breast (and ovarian) cancer.1,2 A recent meta-analysis of 22 studies indicated that the average risk of breast cancer by 70 years is 65% for women w ...
Genetic testing for susceptibility to breast or ovarian
... patient has not inherited the specific mutation associated with their family. It is rare that more than one mutation exists in a family; however, in this case, a negative single-site analysis test would only rule out the specific gene mutation for which the patient was tested. ASO may also be used t ...
... patient has not inherited the specific mutation associated with their family. It is rare that more than one mutation exists in a family; however, in this case, a negative single-site analysis test would only rule out the specific gene mutation for which the patient was tested. ASO may also be used t ...
Absence of CCND1 gene amplification in breast tumours of BRCA1
... No significant diVerence in the frequency of staining of these markers was found in tumours of carriers and controls diagnosed at age 50 years or later. Cyclin D1 is a cell cycle regulatory protein, and protein overexpression has been reported in 42–80% of primary breast tumours11–14 and breast canc ...
... No significant diVerence in the frequency of staining of these markers was found in tumours of carriers and controls diagnosed at age 50 years or later. Cyclin D1 is a cell cycle regulatory protein, and protein overexpression has been reported in 42–80% of primary breast tumours11–14 and breast canc ...
Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It`s Your Choice What Are
... Approximately 5 to 10 percent of these women have a hereditary form of the disease. Changes, called alterations or mutations, in certain genes make some women more susceptible to developing breast and other types of cancer. Inherited alterations in the genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2 (short for breast ...
... Approximately 5 to 10 percent of these women have a hereditary form of the disease. Changes, called alterations or mutations, in certain genes make some women more susceptible to developing breast and other types of cancer. Inherited alterations in the genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2 (short for breast ...
A BRCA1 deficient-like signature is enriched in breast cancer brain
... Introduction: There is an unmet clinical need for biomarkers to identify breast cancer patients at an increased risk of developing brain metastases. The objective is to identify gene signatures and biological pathways associated with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) brain me ...
... Introduction: There is an unmet clinical need for biomarkers to identify breast cancer patients at an increased risk of developing brain metastases. The objective is to identify gene signatures and biological pathways associated with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) brain me ...
Phenotypes of Pathogenic Mismatch Repair Mutants
... Two mutations identified in human cancer are in the CTH domain (K751R and R755W) Will these two mutations show phenotypes similar to those of L749ter? ...
... Two mutations identified in human cancer are in the CTH domain (K751R and R755W) Will these two mutations show phenotypes similar to those of L749ter? ...
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... different designs; some are retrospective case–control studies, whereas others used a prospective cohort design [reviewed by Kauff and Barakat (18)]. Even among prospective studies, the inclusion criteria and the definitions of follow-up time differ. In some studies, only unaffected mutation-positive ...
... different designs; some are retrospective case–control studies, whereas others used a prospective cohort design [reviewed by Kauff and Barakat (18)]. Even among prospective studies, the inclusion criteria and the definitions of follow-up time differ. In some studies, only unaffected mutation-positive ...
BRCA Genetic Testing for Patients With and Without Breast Cancer
... between the ages of 35 and 40. The timing of surgery, if appropriate for the patient, can occur concurrently with her breast cancer surgery. Systemic adjuvant therapy for hereditary breast cancer is based on conventional criteria. BRCA1-related breast cancers have a higher incidence of triple-negati ...
... between the ages of 35 and 40. The timing of surgery, if appropriate for the patient, can occur concurrently with her breast cancer surgery. Systemic adjuvant therapy for hereditary breast cancer is based on conventional criteria. BRCA1-related breast cancers have a higher incidence of triple-negati ...
Breast Cancer and the "Discovery" of BRCA Genes
... The186 eligible women involved, aged eighteen years or older, were self referred to the program, participated from 1995 to 1999, had a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer and a family history of these cancers. In general, they had a roughly 10% or higher probability of carrying a mutation i ...
... The186 eligible women involved, aged eighteen years or older, were self referred to the program, participated from 1995 to 1999, had a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer and a family history of these cancers. In general, they had a roughly 10% or higher probability of carrying a mutation i ...
Ten Best Readings Relating to Health Disparities in Oncology
... cancer prevention should be on persons at high risk and on primary localized disease, for which screening and detection should also play a role. The timing and doses of chemopreventive interventions also affect response. The intervention may be ineffective if the target population is very high risk ...
... cancer prevention should be on persons at high risk and on primary localized disease, for which screening and detection should also play a role. The timing and doses of chemopreventive interventions also affect response. The intervention may be ineffective if the target population is very high risk ...
Tissue-specific cancer paradox and mutation rates
... We do not know the rate of spontaneous mutations vs errors induced by cancerogenic agents. Nevertheless, the different percentages of mutations could explain the ‘tissue-specific’ paradox for cancer. In fact, the gene sequences in diverse tissues and diverse subjects could have a different sensibili ...
... We do not know the rate of spontaneous mutations vs errors induced by cancerogenic agents. Nevertheless, the different percentages of mutations could explain the ‘tissue-specific’ paradox for cancer. In fact, the gene sequences in diverse tissues and diverse subjects could have a different sensibili ...
BRCA1
BRCA1 and BRCA1 (/ˌbrækəˈwʌn/) are a human gene and its protein product, respectively. The official symbol (BRCA1, italic for the gene, nonitalic for the protein) and the official name (breast cancer 1, early onset) are maintained by the HGNC. Orthologs, styled Brca1 and Brca1, are common in other mammal species. BRCA1 is a human tumor suppressor gene (to be specific, a caretaker gene), found in all humans; its protein, also called by the synonym breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein, is responsible for repairing DNA.BRCA1 and BRCA2 are normally expressed in the cells of breast and other tissue, where they help repair damaged DNA or destroy cells if DNA cannot be repaired. They are involved in the repair of chromosomal damage with an important role in the error-free repair of DNA double-strand breaks. If BRCA1 or BRCA2 itself is damaged by a BRCA mutation, damaged DNA is not repaired properly, and this increases the risk for breast cancer. Thus, although the terms ""breast cancer susceptibility gene"" and ""breast cancer susceptibility protein"" (used frequently both in and outside the medical literature) sound as if they describe an oncogene, BRCA1 and BRCA2 are normal; it is their mutation that is abnormal.BRCA1 combines with other tumor suppressors, DNA damage sensors, and signal transducers to form a large multi-subunit protein complex known as the BRCA1-associated genome surveillance complex (BASC). The BRCA1 protein associates with RNA polymerase II, and through the C-terminal domain, also interacts with histone deacetylase complexes. Thus, this protein plays a role in transcription, DNA repair of double-strand breaks ubiquitination, transcriptional regulation as well as other functions.Methods to diagnose the likelihood of getting cancer of a patient with mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 were covered by patents owned or controlled by Myriad Genetics. Myriad's business model of offering the diagnostic test exclusively led from Myriad being a startup in 1994 to being a publicly traded company with 1200 employees and about $500M in annual revenue in 2012; it also led to controversy over high prices and the inability to get second opinions from other diagnostic labs, which in turn led to the landmark Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics lawsuit.