DDB2 gene
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| DDB2 gene | |
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| Term | DDB2 gene |
| Short definition | DDB2 gene - A gene that makes a protein involved in many cell functions, including repairing damaged DNA. Mutations (changes) in theDDB2gene can cause cells to lose their ability to repair damaged DNA, which can lead to abnormal cell growth. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
DDB2 gene - A gene that makes a protein involved in many cell functions, including repairing damaged DNA. Mutations (changes) in theDDB2gene can cause cells to lose their ability to repair damaged DNA, which can lead to abnormal cell growth. DDB2Gene mutations have been found in a hereditary disease 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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- Medical encyclopedia article on DDB2 gene
- Wikipedia's article - DDB2 gene
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