BRCA1
Biomarker Abbreviation:
BRCA1
Definition:
Breast cancer 1, early onset - a tumor suppressor gene, BRCA1 helps to repair DNA or destroys cells if DNA cannot be repaired; its expression in many cancers can indicate potential response to certain types of therapies. Cancers that may benefit from testing for this biomarker: lung, ovarian, breast
Cancer Correlations:
Breast, Lung, Ovarian
Treatment Correlations:
cisplatin (Platinol®)