Radiation Oncology/Cancer Syndromes/Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome-Like Disorder

Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome-Like Disorder


 * DNA Repair chapter


 * Low levels of unstable RAD50 protein; part of MRN complex involved in DNA double-strand break recognition and repair
 * Microcephaly, mental retardation, "bird-like" face, short stature
 * 1 individual reported to-date
 * Sensitivity to ionizing radiation


 * Hannover; 2009 PMID 19409520 -- "Human RAD50 deficiency in a Nijmegen breakage syndrome-like disorder." (Waltes R, Am J Hum Genet. 2009 May; 84(5):605-16.)
 * Case report of patient with NBSLD