XP-C

xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group C(English)

  • an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the XPC gene, leading to defective Global-Genomic Nucleotide Excision Repair (GG-NER). Individuals with XP-C cannot efficiently repair UV-induced DNA damage, resulting in extreme photosensitivity and a very high risk of skin cancers. Also as XPC
  • XPV, XP, NER, UV
  • Genetics, Dermatology, Risk factor, Oncology
  • https://doi.org…onc.2022.846965