DDB2 gene
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002306
A gene that makes a protein involved in many cell functions, including the repair of damaged DNA. Mutations (changes) in the DDB2 gene may cause cells to lose their ability to repair damaged DNA, which may lead to abnormal cell growth. DDB2 gene mutations have been found in an inherited condition called xeroderma pigmentosum. People with this condition have a very high risk of developing skin cancer and other types of cancer.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002306 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A gene that makes a protein involved in many cell functions, including the repair of damaged DNA. Mutations (changes) in the DDB2 gene may cause cells to lose their ability to repair damaged DNA, which may lead to abnormal cell growth. DDB2 gene mutations have been found in an inherited condition called xeroderma pigmentosum. People with this condition have a very high risk of developing skin cancer and other types of cancer.",
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