Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome: Genetic and Clinical Insights

    September 2013 in “ Familial cancer ”
    Maria F. Czyzyk-Krzeska, Francis X. McCormack
    Studysummary This review discusses recent insights into Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome, including the functions of the FLCN gene and clinical recommendations for screening and treatment, but it reports no new experimental results.
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    1. Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion PloS one · 2012
    2. Folliculin Interacts With P0071 (Plakophilin-4) and Deficiency Is Associated With Disordered RhoA Signalling, Epithelial Polarization, and Cytokinesis Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics · 2012