DNA Polymerase Beta

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

**Definition:** DNA polymerase beta (335 aa, ~38 kDa) is encoded by the human POLB gene. This protein plays a role in both DNA replication and base excision repair.

**Synonyms:** - Beta DNA polymerase - EC 2.7.7.7 - EC 4.2.99.- - POLB