[gene] DUTP pyrophosphatase, also known as DUT, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the DUT gene. == Function == This gene encodes an essential enzyme of nucleotide metabolism. The encoded protein forms a ubiquitous, homotrimeric enzyme that hydrolyzes dUTP to dUMP and pyrophosphate. This reaction serves two cellular purposes: provid... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUT_(gene)