Ancestry-specific predisposing germline variants in cancer
ConclusionsWhile several CPGs are shared across patients, many pathogenic variants are found to be ancestry-specific and trigger somatic effects. Studies using larger cohorts of diverse ancestries are required to pinpoint ancestry-specific genetic predisposition and inform genetic screening strategies.
Source: Genome Medicine - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
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