Mutations of the Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) gene in sporadic colorectal carcinomas and colorectal carcinoma cell lines with microsatellite instability. (Letter to JMG)

Authors :: Shin, J-H.
Shin, Y-K.
Ku, J-L.
Jeong, S-Y.
Hong, S-H.
Park, S-Y.
Kim, W-H.
Park, J-G.
Source :: Journal of Medical Genetics. May 2003, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p364, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, an inherited autosomal genodermatosis characterised by benign turnouts of the hair follicle, is associated with renal neoplasia, lung cysts, and spontaneous pneumothorax. (1) The novel causative gene, [...]

Subjects :: Diseases
Physiological aspects
Research
Genetic aspects
Risk factors
Gene mutation -- Physiological aspects -- Research -- Genetic aspects
Hair follicles -- Diseases -- Genetic aspects -- Research -- Physiological aspects
Colorectal cancer -- Genetic aspects -- Risk factors -- Research
Genetic disorders -- Research -- Genetic aspects -- Risk factors
Gene mutations -- Physiological aspects -- Research -- Genetic aspects

Tools