Mesh term DNA Topoisomerases, Type II
Browse to parent terms:DNA Topoisomerases
Description
DNA TOPOISOMERASES that catalyze ATP-dependent breakage of both strands of DNA, passage of the unbroken strands through the breaks, and rejoining of the broken strands. These enzymes bring about relaxation of the supercoiled DNA and resolution of a knotted circular DNA duplex.Browse to child terms:
DNA Gyrase
DNA Topoisomerase IV
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