DDB1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DDB1 wild-type allele is located within 11q12-q13 and is approximately 34 kb in length. This allele, which encodes DNA damage-binding protein 1, plays a role in the mediation of repair to DNA damaged by ultraviolet radiation and the regulation of protein ubiquitination.

**Synonyms:** - DDBA - Damage-Specific DNA Binding Protein 1, 127kDa wt Allele - UV-DDB1 - XAP1 - XPCE - XPE - XPE-BF