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Gene Symbol BLM
Synonyms BS | MGRISCE1 | RECQ2 | RECQL2 | RECQL3
Gene Description BLM, BLM RecQ like helicase, is a DNA helicase that plays important roles in maintaining genomic integrity (PMID: 28232778, PMID: 29278995). Loss of Blm protein function leads to Bloom's syndrome and increased cancer risk (PMID: 28232778, PMID: 28647934).
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