NCIt definition : Human PARP1 wild-type allele is located within 1q41-q42 and is approximately 47 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase 1 protein, plays
a critical role in DNA repair.;
NCIt note : PARP1 is localized to the nucleus and is associated with heterochromatin structures.
The primary function of the gene is DNA repair.;