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DNA Topoisomerase IV  

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Definition

  • A bacterial DNA topoisomerase II that catalyzes ATP-dependent breakage of both strands of DNA, passage of the unbroken strands through the breaks, and rejoining of the broken strands. Topoisomerase IV binds to DNA as a heterotetramer consisting 2 parC and 2 parE subunits. Topoisomerase IV is a decatenating enzyme that resolves interlinked daughter chromosomes following DNA replication. One of the two subunits in DNA topoisomerase IV. One of the two subunits in DNA topoisomerase IV.

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  • Topoisomerase IV
  • Topo IV

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