BRCA Gene Family

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A small family of genes involved in DNA repair and cell cycle regulation. Mutations in these genes are usually hereditary and are associated with an elevated risk for melanoma and various neoplasms including breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

**Synonyms:** - BRCA - BRCA Family Gene - BRCA Family Gene - BRCA Gene