The name “BRCA” is an abbreviation for “BReast CAncer gene.” BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two different genes that have been found to impact a person's chances of developing breast cancer.

What does wild type BRCA mean?

The wild-type copy of the BRCA1 gene is a plausible candidate as a cancer risk modifier given that the residual function corresponding to the intact BRCA1 allele may influence the process of tumor formation in BRCA1 carriers.

What is abbreviation for the breast cancer gene?

BRCA stands for “breast cancer gene” and refers to two different genes – BRCA1 and BRCA2. These genes actually are known as “tumor suppressor genes” because of the role they play in helping to repair DNA breaks that can lead to cancer.