Polymerase proofreading-associated polyposis (PPAP) is an autosomal dominant cancer syndrome caused by germline variants in the exonuclease domains of POLD1 and POLE. PPAP is characterized by oligo adenomatous polyposis and increased risk of colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer and brain tumors.
Bellido F, Pineda M, Aiza G, Valdes-Mas R, Navarro M, Puente DA, Pons T, Gonzalez S, Iglesias S, Darder E, Pinol V, Soto JL, Valencia A, Blanco I, Urioste M, Brunet J, Lazaro C, Capella G, Puente XS, Valle L
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POLE and POLD1 mutations in 529 kindred with familial colorectal cancer and/or polyposis: review of reported cases and recommendations for genetic testing and surveillance.