Chromosome alignment-maintaining phosphoprotein 1 (CHAMP1) also known as zinc finger protein 828 (ZNF828) is a
protein
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residue (biochemistry), residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including Enzyme catalysis, catalysing metab ...
that in humans is encoded by the CHAMP1
gene
In biology, the word gene has two meanings. The Mendelian gene is a basic unit of heredity. The molecular gene is a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is transcribed to produce a functional RNA. There are two types of molecular genes: protei ...
.
CHAMP1 is a key component of a protein complex that has a role in facilitating homology-directed repair of DNA.
References
External links
CHAMP1 UK- Charity for those affected by CHAMP1 disorders.
CHAMP1 Research Foundation- Non-Profit raising funds for research into CHAMP1 and CHAMP1 disorders.
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