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PCNA proliferating cell nuclear antigen

Gene ID: 5111, updated on 6-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ATLD2

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is found in the nucleus and is a cofactor of DNA polymerase delta. The encoded protein acts as a homotrimer and helps increase the processivity of leading strand synthesis during DNA replication. In response to DNA damage, this protein is ubiquitinated and is involved in the RAD6-dependent DNA repair pathway. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. Pseudogenes of this gene have been described on chromosome 4 and on the X chromosome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Ataxia-telangiectasia-like disorder 2
MedGen: C4014676OMIM: 615919GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
20p12.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 20; NC_000020.11 (5114953..5126622, complement)
Total number of exons:
7

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