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DNA helicase |
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DNA helicase, an enzyme that catalyzes the energy-dependent unwinding of the DNA double helix during DNA replication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 17 Cell, Bloom's syndrome results from mutations in the gene needed to produce an enzyme classified as a DNA helicase. In January 2005, Alnylam granted an exclusive license through its InterfeRx licensing program to GeneCare, a Japanese biotechnology firm, to discover, develop, and commercialize RNAi therapeutics directed against two DNA helicase genes associated with cancer. In both cases, fluoroquinolones appear to trap the enzyme on DNA during the topoisomerization reaction, forming a physical barrier to the movement of the replication fork (4), RNA polymerase (5), and DNA helicase (6). |
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