DNA Polymerase Eta

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

**Definition:** DNA polymerase eta (713 aa, ~78 kDa) is encoded by the human POLH gene. This protein plays a role in repair of UV-induced pyrimidine dimers in DNA.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.7.7.7 - POLH - RAD30 Homolog A - Xeroderma Pigmentosum Variant Type Protein