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BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in breast cancer among west African women

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: There is an increase in the prevalence of cancer in Africa, while cancer was previously related to the industrialized countries. In fact, until today studies are scanty in all the African regions to find out more about the reality of the disease. However, in West Africa, there are few reports on the genetic factors of breast cancer. Our review was able to establish that very few studies have described the mutations of the BRCA1 / 2 genes in Africa. The dearth of scientific data in West Africa has impacted negatively on prevention, sensitization and management of breast cancer. We strongly suggest studies in general cancer registries of these countries and particularly on the genetic etiology of breast cancer.

Source: African Journal of Biomedical Research

Authors: Abdou Azaque Zouré, Hierrhum Aboubacar Bambara, Alexis Yobi Sawadogo, Youssef Bakri, Jacques Simporé

Language: English

Topic: BRCA gene mutations in cancer

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2786507249

FWCI: 0.393

Cites: 6

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10