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Bookmark or Share- BRCA1 - WikipediaBRCA1 is a human tumor suppressor gene [7][8] (also known as a caretaker gene) and is responsible for repairing DNA. [9] BRCA1 and BRCA2 are unrelated proteins, [10] but both 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.
- BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk - Mayo ClinicThe BRCA gene test looks for DNA changes that increase the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It uses a sample of blood or saliva to look for the changes. DNA is the genetic material inside cells.
- BRCA: The Breast Cancer Gene - BRCA Mutations & RisksBRCA1 and BRCA2 are two different genes that have been found to impact a person’s chances of developing breast cancer. Every human has both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Despite what their names might suggest, BRCA genes do not cause breast cancer.
- Inherited Cancer Risk: BRCA Mutation | Johns Hopkins MedicineInheriting damaged copies of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can increase the risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer in women and the risk for breast and prostate cancer in men, as well as other cancers.
- BRCA Gene Changes: Cancer Risk and Genetic TestingBRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 2) are genes that produce proteins that help repair damaged DNA. Everyone has two copies of each of these genes—one copy inherited from each parent.
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