BRCA2 Protein

Synonyms

BRCA2 Gene Product

Breast Cancer 2 Gene Product

Breast Cancer 2 Protein

FANCD1 Protein

Fanconi Anemia Complementation Group D1 Protein

Fanconi Anemia Group D1 Complementing Protein

Fanconi Anemia Group D1 Protein

A large, nuclear protein, encoded by the BRCA2 gene (GENE, BRCA2). Mutations in this gene predispose humans to breast and ovarian cancer. The BRCA2 protein is an essential component of DNA repair pathways, suppressing the formation of gross chromosomal rearrangements. (from Genes Dev. 2000;14(11):1400-6)