BRIP1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human BRIP1 wild-type allele is located within 17q22-q24 and is approximately 180 kb in length. This allele, which encodes fanconi anemia group J protein, is involved in the repair of double-strand DNA breaks and is critical for genomic integrity. The allele may be a target of germline cancer-inducing mutations. If the gene is mutated in persons who have Fanconi Anemia, there may be an enhanced risk for the development of breast cancer. As a result, the gene is often identified as a breast cancer susceptibility gene.

**Synonyms:** - BACH1 - BRCA1 Interacting Protein C-Terminal Helicase 1 wt Allele - DOG1, Homolog of Gene - Deletions of Guanine-Rich DNA, C. elegans, Homolog of Gene - FANCJ - OF