Protein DJ-1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Protein DJ-1 (189 aa, ~20 kDa) is encoded by the human PARK7 gene. This protein plays a role in the downregulation of apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 3.4.-.- - Oncogene DJ1 - PARK7 - Parkinson Disease Protein 7