The FHIT gene, which spans the FRA3B fragile site at chromosome 3p14.2, is a candidate tumor suppressor gene in breast carcinomas. In this study, we would like to delineate more precisely its role in breast tumorigenesis.
Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. yang-qf@mail.wakayama-med.ac.jp