Homologous recombination repair pathway
Homologous recombination repair pathway | |
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Term | Homologous recombination repair pathway |
Short definition | homologous recombination repair pathway (hoh-MAH-luh-gus ree-KOM-bih-NAY-shun reh-PAYR PATH pathway) Describes a process in a cell in which a group of Proteins work together to repair DNA damage. Alterations in the homologous recombination repair pathway that make DNA unable to be repaired can lead to diseases such as cancer. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
homologous recombination repair pathway - (pronounced) (hoh-MAH-luh-gus ree-KOM-bih-NAY-shun reh-PAYR PATH pathway) Describes a process in a cell in which a group of Proteins work together to repair DNA damage. Alterations in the homologous recombination repair pathway that make DNA unable to be repaired can lead to diseases such as cancer. Drugs that affect this signaling pathway are being studied to prevent and treat cancer and other diseases. Also called HRR way
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