BRCA2

Tumor suppressor involved in DNA repair.

Key Functions:

• Repairs double-strand DNA breaks.
• Prevents breast and ovarian cancer.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (cancer prevention)
• BRCA1 (related gene)
• Nucleus (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: BRCA2

Approved name: BRCA2 DNA repair associated

Locus: 13q13.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:1101

From the HGNC naming authority.