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DnaB Helicases

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Definition: A family of DNA helicases that participate in DNA REPLICATION. They assemble into hexameric rings with a central channel and unwind DNA processively in the 5' to 3' direction. DnaB helicases are considered the primary replicative helicases for most prokaryotic organisms.      Other names Helicases, DnaB; Helicase, DnaB; DnaB Helicase
 
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dnaB protein, E coli  EC 3.6.1.-   *DnaB Helicases.

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