Gene: RAD51B

Alternate names for this Gene: R51H2|RAD51L1|REC2

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the RAD51 protein family. RAD51 family members are evolutionarily conserved proteins essential for DNA repair by homologous recombination. This protein has been shown to form a stable heterodimer with the family member RAD51C, which further interacts with the other family members, such as RAD51, XRCC2, and XRCC3. Overexpression of this gene was found to cause cell cycle G1 delay and cell apoptosis, which suggested a role of this protein in sensing DNA damage. Rearrangements between this locus and high mobility group AT-hook 2 (HMGA2, GeneID 8091) have been observed in uterine leiomyomata.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 14

Location in Chromosome : 14q24.1

Description of this Gene: RAD51 paralog B

Type of Gene: protein-coding

Gene: LOC105370546

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rs1952246 in RAD51B;LOC105370546 gene and Breast Carcinoma PMID 23001122 2012 Genome-wide association study identifies a common variant in RAD51B associated with male breast cancer risk.