Mutations in novel tumor suppressor gene associated with early onset breast cancer

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified association between heritable, rare mutations in RINT1 gene and increased risk of early onset breast cancer. Although mutations in RINT1 are rare, it is most likely that the remaining unknown breast cancer susceptibility genes will account for similar small proportions of the disease, scientist said.

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