Genetic heterogeneity of early-onset familial breast cancer

Hum Genet. 1992 Jun;89(4):381-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00194307.

Abstract

A gene for early-onset familial breast cancer has recently been mapped to the chromosome 17q12-23 region. In order to confirm the gene location, we have tested an extensive early-onset breast cancer family with 4 markers in this chromosome region. Linkage was negative with all 4 markers. This study suggests that there is genetic heterogeneity among early-onset breast cancer families.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Blotting, Southern
  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17*
  • Female
  • Genetic Markers / genetics
  • Humans
  • Lod Score
  • Male
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Pedigree
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length*

Substances

  • Genetic Markers