Gene: ATR
Alternate names for this Gene: FCTCS|FRP1|MEC1|SCKL|SCKL1
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a serine/threonine kinase and DNA damage sensor, activating cell cycle checkpoint signaling upon DNA stress. The encoded protein can phosphorylate and activate several proteins involved in the inhibition of DNA replication and mitosis, and can promote DNA repair, recombination, and apoptosis. This protein is also important for fragile site stability and centrosome duplication. Defects in this gene are a cause of Seckel syndrome 1.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 3
Location in Chromosome : 3q23
Description of this Gene: ATR serine/threonine kinase
Type of Gene: protein-coding