The CDIN1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called the CDAN1-interacting nuclease 1. This protein likely acts as a nuclease. Nucleases cut (cleave) building blocks called nucleotides one at a time from DNA and its chemical cousin RNA. CDAN1-interacting nuclease 1 is thought to play a role in correcting errors (DNA repair) that are made when DNA is copied (DNA replication) in preparation for cell division. This protein is also involved in the growth and development of red blood cells (erythropoiesis).
Other Names
C15orf41; HH114
Related Genetics Topics
Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 84529
- OMIM: 615626
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
