NCIt definition : Uracil-DNA glycosylase (304 aa, 34 kDa) is encoded by the human UNG gene. This protein
plays a role in excision of uracil from DNA strands.;
NCIt note : Uracil-DNA glycosylase has 2 isoforms produced by alternative splicing. Isoform 1
is widely expressed and found in mitochondria. Isoform 2 is expressed in proliferating
tissues and is found in the nucleus and is the canonical form according to UniProt.;