[This gene plays a role in the nucleotide base excision repair of UV-induced DNA damage and mutations of the gene cause Cockayne syndrome. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1333359ERCC5 Gene
Excision Repair Cross-Complementing Rodent Repair Deficiency, Complementation Group 5 (Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Complementation Group G (Cockayne syndrome)) Gene