FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: DNA POLYMERASE THETA
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General Information
Name
DNA POLYMERASE THETA
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DNAPOLQ
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001217
Date last reviewed
2019-07-25
Number of members
1
Description
Description
DNA polymerase theta is a low-fidelity nuclear polymerase that participates in translesion synthesis and DNA repair. It is indispensable for the alternative end-joining branch of the double strand break (DSB) repair pathway. (Adapted from PMID:30005324.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DNA POLYMERASE THETA Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Marygold et al., 2020 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
DNA-directed DNA polymerase (2.7.7.7)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
Members (1)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DNAPOLQ
DNA POLYMERASE THETA
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)