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POLE2 DNA polymerase epsilon 2, accessory subunit

Gene ID: 5427, updated on 7-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: DPE2

Summary

DNA polymerase epsilon, which is involved in DNA repair and replication, is composed of a large catalytic subunit and a small accessory subunit. The protein encoded by this gene represents the small subunit (B). Defects in this gene have been linked to colorectal cancer and to combined immunodeficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017]

Genomic context

Location:
14q21.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 14; NC_000014.9 (49643555..49688214, complement)
Total number of exons:
20

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