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CDA cytidine deaminase

Gene ID: 978, updated on 18-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CDD

Summary

This gene encodes an enzyme involved in pyrimidine salvaging. The encoded protein forms a homotetramer that catalyzes the irreversible hydrolytic deamination of cytidine and deoxycytidine to uridine and deoxyuridine, respectively. It is one of several deaminases responsible for maintaining the cellular pyrimidine pool. Mutations in this gene are associated with decreased sensitivity to the cytosine nucleoside analogue cytosine arabinoside used in the treatment of certain childhood leukemias. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
1p36.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 1; NC_000001.11 (20589097..20618903)
Total number of exons:
4

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