A role of <it>BRCA1 </it>and <it>BRCA2 </it>germline mutations in breast cancer susceptibility within Sardinian population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In recent years, numerous studies have assessed the prevalence of germline mutations in <it>BRCA1 </it>and <it>BRCA2 </it>genes in various cohorts. We here extensively investigated the prevalence and geographi...

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Main Authors: Lovicu Mario, Pisano Marina, Floris Carlo, Orrù Sandra, Farris Antonio, Tanda Francesco, Contu Antonio, Budroni Mario, Cossu Antonio, Gabbas Attilio, Piras Giovanna, Fancello Patrizia, Uras Antonella, Loi Angela, Palomba Grazia, Santona Maria, Landriscina Gennaro, Crisponi Laura, Palmieri Giuseppe, Monne Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/245