Common fragile genes

Published: 29 June 2009
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Common chromosome fragile sites show susceptibility to DNA damage, leading to alterations that contribute to cancer development. The cloning and characterization of fragile sites have demonstrated that fragile sites are associated with genes that relate to tumorigenesis. Identification of the basis of instability at fragile sites and the related genes provides an entree to understanding of important aspects of chromosomal instability, a prominent feature of neoplastic genomes. FHIT/FRA3B and WWOX/FRA16D, the most sensitive common fragile genes in the human genome, function as tumor suppressor genes. The common features of these two common fragile genes are summarized, and suggest clues to understanding the relation between genomic instability and tumor biology.

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Matsuyama, A., Croce, C., & Huebner, K. (2009). Common fragile genes. European Journal of Histochemistry, 48(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.4081/856