DDB2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DDB2 wild-type allele is located within 11p12-p11 and is approximately 24 kb in length. This allele, which encodes DNA damage-binding protein 2, is involved in DNA repair. Mutation of the gene is associated with xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group E.

**Synonyms:** - DDB P48 Subunit Gene - DDBB - Damage-Specific DNA Binding Protein 2, 48kDa wt Allele - FLJ34321 - UV-DDB2 - UV-Damaged DNA-Binding Protein 2 Gene - XPE - Xeroderma Pigmentosum Group E Protein Gene