PARP-1
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| PARP-1 | |
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| Term | PARP-1 |
| Short definition | PARP-1 - (pronounced) An enzyme involved in many cell functions, including repairing DNA damage. DNA damage can be caused by normal cell action, UV light, some cancer drugs, and radiation used to treat cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PARP-1 - (pronounced) An enzyme involved in many cell functions, including repairing DNA damage. DNA damage can be caused by normal cell action, UV light, some cancer drugs, and radiation used to treat cancer. Inhibitors of PARP-1 are being studied for the treatment of cancer. Also referred to as poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1
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