Loss-of-function variants in POT1 predispose to uveal melanoma

J Med Genet. 2021 Apr;58(4):234-236. doi: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2020-107098. Epub 2020 Sep 9.
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Keywords: eye diseases; genetic predisposition to disease; genetics; germ-line mutation; human genetics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Germ-Line Mutation / genetics
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Loss of Function Mutation / genetics
  • Male
  • Melanoma / epidemiology
  • Melanoma / genetics*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Shelterin Complex
  • Telomere-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • Uveal Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Uveal Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Uveal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • POT1 protein, human
  • Shelterin Complex
  • Telomere-Binding Proteins

Supplementary concepts

  • Uveal melanoma