Gene: POLD2
Alternate names for this Gene: -
Gene Summary: This gene encodes the 50-kDa catalytic subunit of DNA polymerase delta. DNA polymerase delta possesses both polymerase and 3' to 5' exonuclease activity and plays a critical role in DNA replication and repair. The encoded protein is required for the stimulation of DNA polymerase delta activity by the processivity cofactor proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Expression of this gene may be a marker for ovarian carcinomas. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene, and a pseudogene of this gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 5.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 7
Location in Chromosome : 7p13
Description of this Gene: DNA polymerase delta 2, accessory subunit
Type of Gene: protein-coding