Term Name:	single-stranded DNA-binding protein complex
Synonyms:	SSB complex
Definition:	A homotetrameric protein complex that is essential for DNA replication. It supercoils the single-stranded DNA preventing DNA duplexing before the polymerase holoenzyme passes and synthesizes the complementary strand. It is also involved in DNA recombination and repair.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044777]    QuickGO    AmiGO