Cyclebase 3.0

Cell-cycle regulation database

Smc6 [SPCC5E4.06.1]

Structural maintenance of chromosomes protein 6; Acts in a DNA repair pathway for removal of UV-induced DNA damage that is distinct from classical nucleotide excision repair and in repair of ionizing radiation damage. Functions in homologous recombination repair of DNA double strand breaks and in recovery of stalled replication forks. Plays a critical role in meiosis; Belongs to the SMC family. SMC6 subfamily.

Synonyms:  smc6,  smc6p,  SMC6_SCHPO; SMC6_SCHPO; SMC6_SCHPO,  rad18,  SPCC5E4.06 ...

Linkouts:  STRING