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A group of researchers led by a Canadian scientist have identified a rare gene mutation that could be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. In a peer-reviewed study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, the researchers identified a mutation in a gene called ATRIP.
Researchers link for the first time mutations in the FANCI gene to the risk of developing ovarian cancer
Montreal - Ovarian cancer affects approximately 3000 women per year in Canada. Although most cases are sporadic, there are hereditary forms of ovarian cancer that are largely attributed to mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are also involved in breast cancer. However, some families with no known cancer predisposing genes develop multiple cases of ovarian cancer, suggesting that mutations in unknown genes remain to be discovered.