BRCA1/2 potential founder variants in the Jordanian population: an opportunity for a customized screening panel
Abstract A founder variant is a genetic alteration, that is inherited from a common ancestor together with a surrounding chromosomal segment, and is observed at a high frequency in a defined population. This founder effect occurs as a consequence of long-standing inbreeding of isolated populations....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13053-023-00256-2 |