PMS2 is a gene that produces a protein involved in DNA repair, specifically in a process called mismatch repair. This protein works closely with other mismatch repair proteins, including MLH1, MSH2, and MSH6, to detect and fix small errors that occur when DNA is copied in dividing cells. Together, these proteins play an important role …
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A translocation is a specific type of genetic change where a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. Chromosomes are structures inside your cells that carry DNA, which contains the instructions your body needs to grow and function. When pieces of chromosomes switch places, they create new combinations of genetic material. …
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A cancer biomarker is a substance in a person’s body that provides information about cancer. It can be a gene, protein, or another type of molecule, and it can be produced by either cancer cells or normal cells in response to cancer. These biomarkers can be found in various body parts, including the blood, normal …
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