The protein I have found from my DNA sequence is BRCA2. BRCA2’s official name is “breast cancer 2, early onset.” The gene mutation that can occur is breast cancer susceptibility. BRCA2 is a protein coding gene. The gene makes a protein that acts as a tumor suppressor. This helps to prevent rapid or uncontrollable growth of cells. BRCA2 also helps to repair damaged DNA. It helps to maintain stability of a cell’s genetic information. When this gene is mutated, it can cause an increased risk of breast cancer in either males or females. It is equally inherited from men or women and can be just as common in males as in females. The mutations can be passed on through the generations and are present in every cell in the body. Just because a person
