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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Isomerases > DNA Topoisomerases > DNA Topoisomerases, Type II

Preferred term

DNA Topoisomerases, Type II  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • DNA Topoisomerase (ATP-Hydrolysing)
  • DNA Topoisomerase II
  • DNA Type 2 Topoisomerase
  • Topoisomerase II
  • Type II DNA Topoisomerase

In other languages

  • French

  • ADN topoisomérase (hydrolysant l'ATP)
  • ADN topoisomérase-II
  • ADN topoisomérases de type 2
  • DNA Topoisomerase II
  • Type II DNA topoisomerases

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