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homologous recombination repair pathway

(hoh-MAH-luh-gus ree-KOM-bih-NAY-shun reh-PAYR PATH-way)
Describes a process in a cell in which a group of proteins work together to repair DNA damage. Changes in the homologous recombination repair pathway that result in the inability to repair DNA may lead to diseases such as cancer. Drugs that affect this pathway are being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer and other diseases. Also called HRR pathway.
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