Fanconi Anemia, Complementation Group F
A number sign (#) is used with this entry because Fanconi anemia of complementation group F is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the FANCF gene (613897) on chromosome 11p14.
DescriptionFanconi anemia (FA) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder that causes genomic instability. Characteristic clinical features include developmental abnormalities in major organ systems, early-onset bone marrow failure, and a high predisposition to cancer. The cellular hallmark of FA is hypersensitivity to DNA crosslinking agents and high frequency of chromosomal aberrations pointing to a defect in DNA repair (summary by Deakyne and Mazin, 2011).
For additional general information and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Fanconi anemia, see 227650.
Molecular GeneticsDe Winter et al. (2000) identified mutations in the FANCF gene in 4 cell lines of Fanconi anemia complementation group F.