BRCA1
Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein, linked to breast and ovarian cancer.
Associated Diseases
Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Did you know
BRCA1 mutations are found in about 1 in 300 to 1 in 800 individuals.The BRCA1 gene, located on chromosome 17q21, encodes a tumor suppressor protein involved in DNA repair, cell cycle regulation, and maintenance of genomic stability. Mutations in the BRCA1 gene increase the risk of breast, ovarian, and other cancers.